Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster: 'Hoarding Isn't Necessary'

The pandemic has spread to all of the state's biggest cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. 

• Mar 13, 2020

LIST: School Closures In North Texas Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Here are a list of school districts and colleges in North Texas that have closed their doors for the immediate future amid the coronavirus outbreak.

• Mar 13, 2020

Fort Worth ISD Extends Spring Break For At Least 2 Weeks: 'This Will Not Be Easy'

Fort Worth ISD has joined the growing list of North Texas school districts to extend Spring Break amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Mar 13, 2020

Saying They Are Re-Evaluating Coronavirus Risks, Six Flags Over Texas Closes Park

Officials in Arlington have confirmed Six Flags Over Texas is being temporarily closed.

• Mar 13, 2020

Coronavirus In Dallas: Mayor Eric Johnson Issues Declaration Of Local Disaster After Evidence Of Community Spread

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued a proclamation declaring a local state of disaster after officials said Thursday that there is now evidence of a community spread of COVID-19 within the city.

• Mar 13, 2020

Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Urging Residents To Buy Local During Coronavirus Crisis

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is urging residents in North Texas, and across the country, to go out of their way to support local businesses as COVID-19 continues to spread.

• Mar 13, 2020

Decorated Fort Hood Solider, Spc. Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias Killed In Iraq

Spc. Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias, 27, was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

• Mar 13, 2020

Armed Suspect Killed By SWAT Officer During Rescue Of Child At Garland Home

An armed suspect was shot and killed as SWAT officers were rescuing a 7-year-old child from a home in Garland early Friday morning, police said.

• Mar 13, 2020

Texas Senator Ted Cruz Is Extending Coronavirus Self-Quarantine After More Exposure

Texas Senator Ted Cruz says he has extended his self-quarantine after learning he had contact with a 2nd person who tested positive for the coronavirus.

• Mar 13, 2020

North Texas Mother With Apparent Symptoms Says She Has Issues Getting Coronavirus Testing

North Texans wanting to know if they've been infected with COVID-19 are finding barriers to testing.

• Mar 13, 2020

PGA Tour Cancels Events, Including 2 In Texas, For A Month Amid Coronavirus Concerns

In a surprise announcement Thursday night, the PGA Tour canceled the rest of The Players Championship and decided to shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.

• Mar 13, 2020

Dallas County Judge Announces Declaration Of Local Disaster For Public Health Emergency, 5 More Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed

One of the new cases has no travel history, meaning there has been community spread.

• Mar 12, 2020

McKinney Man Becomes Collin County's 4th 'Presumptive Positive' COVID-19 Case

The 35-year-old man is under self-quarantine at his home and has no underlying medical condition.

• Mar 12, 2020

Texas Hemp Law Creates Haze Of Confusion: 'It Changed The Definition Of Marijuana'

A steep decline in marijuana possession cases started in June 2019 with the passage of the state's new hemp law.

• Mar 12, 2020

At Least 15 North Texas School Districts Extend Spring Break In Effort To Prevent Coronavirus

The idea is to allow the districts more time to assess the situation as students, teachers and staff return from their vacations.

• Mar 12, 2020

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