Texas State Senate Staffers To Help Answer Workforce Commission Calls From Unemployed
Almost 200 senate staffers and members of the Lt. Governor's team will begin TWC training on Thursday.
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Almost 200 senate staffers and members of the Lt. Governor's team will begin TWC training on Thursday.
The Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas National Guard prepared the facility so it would be ready for use as a step-down facility for Covid-19 patients who no longer need to be in the ICU.
Dallas County Commissioners have extended the shelter-at-home order until April 30 amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Officials in the City of Cleburne have introduced new regulations -- mostly for grocers and their customers -- to try and help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Judge Chris Hill says Governor Greg Abbott's order supersedes his and businesses that may have deemed themselves essential are no longer essential.
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his disaster declaration to limit human contact to prevent the spread of coronavirus, meaning schools are closed until at least May 4.
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases grows, the City of Dallas is enacting a new set of regulations requiring hospitals to give leaders daily reports regarding ventilator and hospital bed capacity.
A judge has stopped the City of Dallas from enforcing an ordinance that requires private businesses to offer paid sick leave.
North Texas members of congress are voicing their support after the House passed a $2.2 trillion bill that will provide economic relief for Americans and businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package late Wednesday night. The vote was 96-0.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick insisted he's "all in" on lifting social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic in order to boost the economy -- despite the fact that he and other senior citizens remain at high risk for the deadly disease.
"Texas is all-in on our response to COVID-19 and we need Washington's financial assistance..." said Governor Abbott.
The Senate failed Sunday to advance a third economic stimulus package to help Americans and the American economy weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections until July 14 because of the coronavirus threat.
As expected, the United States and Mexico announced Friday that travel would be sharply restricted along their shared border as part of efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Anthony's attorneys have argued that the murder trial marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
A Texas appeals court has ruled that a sexual assault survivor's lawsuit against Gateway Church and its elders must be dismissed.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
As of June 23, the school board voted to adopt a nearly $1 billion budget, which includes a $49.8 million deficit.
Police said the suspect allegedly fired one round at the victim's vehicle before fleeing from the scene, going westbound on the highway.
Anthony's attorneys have argued that the murder trial marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
A Texas appeals court has ruled that a sexual assault survivor's lawsuit against Gateway Church and its elders must be dismissed.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
