Texas Announces COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program For Summer Camps
Texas will provide participating summer camps with COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that will be administered to staff and campers who volunteer to participate.
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Texas will provide participating summer camps with COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that will be administered to staff and campers who volunteer to participate.
State health officials on Tuesday reported 109 new deaths, along with 3,980 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases.
While the vaccine becomes more readily available, COVID-19 case and death rates are rising across the country.
A new CDC study provides strong evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections in real-world conditions among health care personnel, first responders, and other essential workers.
Texas is set to begin making COVID-19 vaccines available to any adult who wants one starting Monday.
More than 10 million coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in Texas, the state's health department said Saturday.
Texas will be receiving over 1 million first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week, which is also when anyone over the age of 16 will become eligible.
COVID-19 vaccine trials for both Pfizer and Moderna include testing adolescent and children to make sure it is safe for all ages.
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sued the city over the mandate, did not immediately react to the ruling, although an appeal is likely.
The Texas Rent Relief program launched more than a month ago with $1.3 billion to give to tenants and landlords, but so far, the state has only approved less than 1% of applicants.
After 84 days of battling COVID-19 in and out of different care facilities, The Colony police officer Hector Garcia was finally able to go home on Thursday.
A new report said mortalities due to the coronavirus pandemic are now the leading cause of death among Dallas County residents, surpassing heart disease, cancer and strokes in the past year.
The hospital said it is still treating COVID-19 patients, but they were able to close the special units due to falling case counts.
An additional nine COVID-19 cases among students and coaches have been reported associated with outbreaks on two high school basketball teams.
Dealing with stress during the pandemic has caused physical changes for many Americans — some have gained undesired weight, and others have unintentionally lost weight.
AstraZeneca announced some early results of their trial that show the vaccine is 79% effective at preventing symptomatic COVD-19, and 100% effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalization.
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association opposes the legislation saying lawyers and juries should consider the lawsuits, not politicians.
Kent Taylor died by suicide last week after suffering from unbearable symptoms related to the virus, according to his family and company.
A cougar at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center has tested positive for COVID-19, the first in the U.S., according to the Texas veterinary company.
Many around Trinity Park on Saturday took advantage of a season that was spent in lockdown last year.
According to his family, Kent Taylor died by suicide after a battle with post-COVID related symptoms, including severe tinnitus, and his suffering had increased in recent days.
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Students can sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the usual 6 feet away from one another at sporting events, assemblies, lunch or chorus practice, the CDC said Friday.
In a typical year, hundreds of infants and toddlers in North Texas would be in the hospital right now because of RSV, a common respiratory illness, but the virus is almost nonexistent.
"Waste lists" are the way many ineligible North Texans are jumping the COVID-19 vaccine line and are getting their shots early.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
It's visually stunning and will cost billions of dollars to build.
The Amber Alert issued for a 14-year-old girl missing from Weatherford has been canceled, Texas DPS said.
One homeowner says instead of getting rid of his bill, he's now paying even more.
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
It's visually stunning and will cost billions of dollars to build.
The Amber Alert issued for a 14-year-old girl missing from Weatherford has been canceled, Texas DPS said.
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The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
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.
Texas ex, RC Danle, reacts to the controversy involving Bo French's racially charged X post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game. Damle was the first Southeast Asian American to become the International President of a nationwide fraternity, for Delta Chi Fraternity. "For those that spoke up, thank you. For those that haven't, shame on you."
Jon Rosenthal, Democratic Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, discusses the controversy surrounding his opponent, Bo French's, widely condemned post on X. The racially charged X post from French showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game. He also discusses his campaign for office and priorities should he be elected.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Both conservative and liberal voices expressed alarm over the post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game.
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.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
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 Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
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.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fans are hoping for a better season after missing the playoffs last season.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
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.
