Irving firefighter Joe Solecki back on duty after beating COVID-19
Irving firefighter Joe Solecki is back on the job after COVID-19 derailed his life for a year and a half.
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Irving firefighter Joe Solecki is back on the job after COVID-19 derailed his life for a year and a half.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement on Thursday that he will prohibit the Texas Education Agency from requiring students to take a COVID-19 vaccine.
Recent small studies, not yet peer-reviewed, suggested the new boosters may not be significantly better than the original vaccine formula.
Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and updated boosters to prepare for a possible fall or winter surge.
The decision by federal health officials expands access to the updated shots for younger children.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Dallas County began administering its first doses to this age group Tuesday afternoon. Tarrant County plans to start administering the vaccine Wednesday.
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
Immunocompromised Americans are also now eligible for an extra dose, as well as all those first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
The 35 unvaccinated members of the military accuse the Department of Defense of punishing them after they requested a religious exemption from getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
The nation's 19 million children under 5 are the only group not yet eligible for vaccination against the coronavirus.
The advice comes as the FDA has authorized Moderna booster shots to be given at least five months after the second dose.
Moderna said lab tests showed omicron-neutralizing antibodies were low after two doses of its jab, but 29 days after a booster dose of 50 micrograms, they increased about 37-fold.
The decision comes from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, which is led by the White House COVID-19 Response Team.
Under new federal rules, anyone 18 or older can now get either a Pfizer or Moderna booster six months after their last dose.
The FDA is expected to authorize the additional dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all adults in the coming days.
More than 30 families lined up for CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine doses designed for younger children.
Eligible full-time, part-time and substitute employees who voluntarily provide proof of vaccination by November 15, can get $500.
It happened Sunday at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church when nurses running the clinic recommended the shot to the families of the two boys, claiming that they were eligible.
A group of Dallas County children will be among the first 5 to 11-year-olds in the county to get the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday.
Texas is one of 11 states that filed lawsuits Friday to stop President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violates federal law.
In a nearly unanimous vote, an FDA advisory committee Tuesday found the benefits of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine outweighed any risks.
North Texas faces a dangerous hail threat Tuesday with storms capable of producing baseball-size ice. Here's what experts say to do to stay safe and limit damage.
Police chief Eddie Garcia said they are searching for a male suspect, possibly on foot and possibly armed.
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
The state House and Senate investigating committees are meeting jointly to hear testimony.
Christian M. Bryant, 22, is accused of killing Randolph E. Corrigan, 61.
A tornado watch is also in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex until 9 p.m.
North Texas faces a dangerous hail threat Tuesday with storms capable of producing baseball-size ice. Here's what experts say to do to stay safe and limit damage.
Police chief Eddie Garcia said they are searching for a male suspect, possibly on foot and possibly armed.
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
The state House and Senate investigating committees are meeting jointly to hear testimony.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
King Charles addressed Congress in a roughly 30-minute speech, speaking about the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has asked a federal judge to overturn the judge's own ruling that blocked construction of the White House ballroom, in the wake of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Paige Bueckers is setting boundaries. The Dallas Wings star says her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd is private—and won't affect their mission to turn the franchise around on the court.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
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.
