Texas Requests 5 Mortuary Trailers From FEMA In Case Needed To Store Bodies Of COVID-19 Victims
The trailers will be staged centrally in San Antonio in case any local jurisdictions around the state need them.
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The trailers will be staged centrally in San Antonio in case any local jurisdictions around the state need them.
The plan is for students to attend class remotely some days and in person other days, to keep classroom capacity at 50% of below.
School district officials said since the state legislature has not authorized funding for virtual learning, the anticipated cost for the district would be $49 per student per day.
Most of the district's active Covid-19 cases are among staff, so the district is offering a $500 incentive for employees to get vaccinated, while encouraging eligible students to do the same.
Even children under the age of 12, who are unvaccinated, are required to take a COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48-hours before the show and provide proof of a negative result to security prior to entering the venue.
A combination of nursing shortages and surging COVID-19 cases is leading to difficulties for anyone needing care in North Texas.
The Texas Department of State Health Services said the shortage of pediatric ICU beds is related to a shortage in medical staff.
The nursing and staff shortages at local hospitals are keeping schools and training programs in North Texas busy.
MedStar wants the community to know that they aren't experiencing the challenges with hospital ER offload delays that many EMS systems are currently facing in parts of Texas, and across the country.
Denton City Council Thursday night voted to pass a mask mandate applying to all city entities, including businesses, schools and city buildings. It goes into effect Friday, Aug. 13.
Dallas County is monitoring the need for more COVID-19 testing sites as the demand continues to grow.
The Texas Renaissance Festival is now requiring all of its workers and vendors to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to participate in the event.
Dallas ISD is offering a one-time incentive of $500 to district employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The DFW Hospital Council says there are currently "no staffed pediatric ICU beds available" in the North Texas area as of Thursday, Aug. 12.
JPS Health Network has joined other hospital systems in Dallas-Fort Worth and health care institutions across the U.S. requiring COVID-19 vaccination for its workers (pending FDA approval).
Dallas County businesses are reacting to Judge Clay Jenkins' order that requires residents to wear masks inside businesses and schools.
Wondering if you need to send your child to school with a face mask? Here's a list of North Texas districts with mask mandates in place as students return to school.
Garland ISD announced it will begin requiring masks.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and Collin County Judge Chris Hill made it clear they will not issue face mask orders in order to comply with the governor's order.
MedStar says, since June, paramedics have seen a 104% increase in patients who are potentially ill from COVID-19.
Dozens of school districts reached out to Cook Children's Health System on Wednesday for a letter from 125 doctors that was originally sent to Fort Worth ISD.
Dozens of parents showed up to the school board meeting requesting a district-wide mask mandate due to the COVID-19 surge in North Texas and beyond.
There were 10,041 Texas hospital patients with COVID-19 as of Monday, August 9, the most recent state tally available from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Area children's hospitals are treating a record number of COVID-19 patients on top of dealing with a huge spike in RSV cases.
Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A Flood Watch is in effect until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Bueckers tied Ogunbowale's franchise record of 14 assists in a game.
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Hegseth's speech echoed broader Trump administration rhetoric over border security and migration in Europe.
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
Organizers postponed Taco Fest North at Epic Central in Grand Prairie because of expected rain and lightning, moving the event to Sunday, June 7.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said relocating to another downtown building would cost much less than repairing the current Dallas City Hall. "The numbers have now been proven multiple times to be accurate, and it would be very costly to stay, and so I would be in favor, for sure, of us saving the taxpayers considerable money by leaving this obsolete building," said Johnson. He also says that deals have not yet been finalized for the Mavericks and Stars. "The Valley View site that the Mavericks are looking at, it's in Dallas, that's a good thing," Johnson said. "Let's start with that. But as far as the Stars are concerned, that negotiations from my understanding, it is a letter of intent. It is not a final deal. It's a step, but not a final step."
Gov. Abbott spoke on efforts to control the screwworm after the flesh-eating parasite was found in Texas.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot as a 19-year-old — and later described the events of that day as a "disgrace" — now works for the Defense Department.
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
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.
Bueckers tied Ogunbowale's franchise record of 14 assists in a game.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3.
"Guys, I don't know if you figured it out yet, but the knives are out for our city," said Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
The Dallas Stars have taken a major step toward leaving Downtown Dallas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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.
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