3rd Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Available Next Month
Doctors say it's not something healthy people will have an urgent need to get.
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Doctors say it's not something healthy people will have an urgent need to get.
A new Texas law prevents businesses from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination. But that's not stopping musical artists from requiring vaccination proof or negative tests to attend their concerts.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reminded businesses this week that they cannot require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations from customers in accordance to a new state law.
The CDC is now strongly recommending women who are pregnant get the COVID-19 vaccine as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
The rising trend holds in North Texas, with the biggest jumps in the more rural Texas counties like Parker, Johnson, Rockwall, and Ellis.
Thousands of families across North Texas are gearing up to send their kids back to school this week as COVID-19 cases surge. Officials are looking to get as many children vaccinated as they can.
Three North Texas hospital systems are requiring all their workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19, and many health care workers don't agree with the idea of mandating the vaccine.
Children's Health in Dallas is mandating that its workers be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1, 2021, while Cook Children's Health Care System is requiring it by Sept. 27.
Baylor Scott & White says they're seeing more cases among pregnant women, and more pregnant women needing hospitalization.
The vaccines will be available during the drive-thru portion of the event at Fair Park between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and at the walk-up portion between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
One Texas city is scrambling to get more COVID-19 shots in arms, dedicating personnel at sites across the city -- including vet clinics, churches, rec centers, construction sites, and homeless shelters.
Dr. Mark Casanova, President of the Dallas County Medical Society, says the booster isn't being recommended because there's not clear evidence that's it's necessary.
Parkland's Community Oriented Primary Care health centers and Youth & Family centers throughout Dallas County offer immunizations without an appointment on Wednesdays.
In Austin, Texas, health officials are saying, "Our ICU capacity is reaching a critical point where the level of risk to the entire community has significantly increased, and not just to those who are needing treatment for COVID."
Texas is seeing numbers of new cases it hasn't seen in five months. There were 13,100 new cases reported Friday.
"For all employers in Texas who don't have government contracts, you can require your employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine," said Rogge Dunn, a Dallas business and employment lawyer.
Methodist Health System announced Thursday it is mandating all of its workforce be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 1.
"Get FULLY vaccinated ASAP." That's the message the Texas Department of State Health Services has for residents amid a continuing surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
All Baylor Scott & White employees and various other staff will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 1, 2021, the hospital system announced Wednesday.
Most sites are available for adults 18 years and older only. Parents of youth ages 12-17 should call 817-392-8478 to learn about additional options.
The service is available via request/appointment and in accordance with staff availability.
Officials with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said Gary Smith, of Arlington, was visiting his family in Arkansas last week and decided to get his second vaccine dose on Friday.
Dallas ISD is hosting vaccine clinics most of the week at area high schools from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As the demand for COVID-19 vaccines decreases, the largest vaccination site in North Texas came to a close Saturday.
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Wednesday the league is doing everything it can to encourage vaccinations for all of its athletes, though the conference won't mandate shots for the coronavirus.
Planning and zoning proposals indicate the planned data center would occupy a plot of land near future homes.
A spokesperson said the family got out before the blaze got worse.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly entered the business armed with a knife and demanded money from employees.
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a tropical depression formed in the Gulf.
Erin O'Connor with the Texas A&M Forest Service shares how fire officials determine what name to use.
Planning and zoning proposals indicate the planned data center would occupy a plot of land near future homes.
A spokesperson said the family got out before the blaze got worse.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly entered the business armed with a knife and demanded money from employees.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a tropical depression formed in the Gulf.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"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.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
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.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
