Yes, Face Masks Are Still Required In Collin County Even With Disaster Declaration Rescinded
Collin County Judge Chris Hill on Friday rescinded the area's COVID-19 disaster declaration, but Gov. Greg Abbott's orders are still in place.
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Collin County Judge Chris Hill on Friday rescinded the area's COVID-19 disaster declaration, but Gov. Greg Abbott's orders are still in place.
A man has been charged with capital murder after three people were found dead inside a burning home in the Collin County city of Celina, police said.
"I'm wearing several layers of clothes to keep my body warm," said Collin County resident Clint Cash.
Denton County canceled its second-dose clinic scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11 at Texas Motor Speedway due to potentially icy roads.
The line at the drive-thru site stretched several city blocks, but it was a vastly improved operation compared to last week. Hundreds of people were turned away after waiting in line for hours.
Nearly 750 people with appointments were turned away from a Collin County vaccination site Thursday.
Collin County will receive 42,900 doses next week and open two new hubs in Plano and Frisco.
Some of the 180,000 people on Collin County's COVID-19 vaccine waiting list were eager to get some of the few doses available on Wednesday.
The setup is almost complete at Clark Field in Plano for the dispersal of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, Jan. 27, to those on Collin County's waiting list.
Authorities in Collin County have arrested a 55-year-old man, identified as Jon Andsager, for promotion and possession of child pornography.
Four COVID-19 vaccine hubs, approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services, are open and providing vaccinations in Collin County.
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up across North Texas, some people who fall under the 1A phase are ready for their second dose.
"Ii'm disappointed that there's not more of a balance between the larger counties," said Collin County Commissioner Darrell Hale.
"Collin County stands ready to launch a large scale distribution center," Collin County Judge Chris Hill said. "The one missing piece is we don't have any doses!"
Collin County Judge Chris Hill is voicing his frustration about the amounts of COVID-19 vaccine the state is giving the county, saying it "is not acceptable and it needs to change immediately."
Collin County is set to receive nearly 7,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine from the state next week, the county's judge announced Wednesday.
Collin County launched a vaccine wait list on Jan.5 for Collin County residents who meet Texas Department of State Health Services Phase 1A and 1B categories for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor George Fuller said too many of his residents are still in the dark about what they should be doing to get vaccinated, especially those who are most vulnerable.
A church in Collin County was destroyed by a fire Friday morning, and now arson investigators are looking into the cause.
"We are focused on how can we sustain this level of distribution and it will take unprecedented generosity in 2021 to sustain that," said Community Lifeline Center CEO Scott Elliott.
A new opportunity has come along for North Texans struggling to pay their rents and mortgages.
Just weeks after being elected constable of Collin County Precinct 1, retired Deputy Sheriff Mike Vance has died after battling a "short illness," officials said Friday.
Going forward, the county's COVID-19 dashboard will only include the hospitalization data directly from the county. There will be a link to see state data.
A ceremony to present the portrait of decorated combat veteran, and former Prisoner of War -- the late United States Congressman Samuel Robert Johnson is scheduled for November 7.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Van Taylor has defeated Democratic challenger Lulu Seikaly for Texas' 3rd congressional district seat.
