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"The volume is unbelievable," said IRS Special Agent in Charge Mark Pearson. "This is historically the greatest amount of fraud we've ever seen."
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"The volume is unbelievable," said IRS Special Agent in Charge Mark Pearson. "This is historically the greatest amount of fraud we've ever seen."
Detecting COVID-19 isn't easy, but what if you could prevent exposure before it even happened? That's the idea behind MyPCI, the brainchild of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation.
DCHHS is providing initial vaccinations to those most at risk of exposure to COVID-19 and 21,574 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered at the Fair Park mega-vaccine clinic.
Tarrant County health officials are reporting the first COVID-19-related death of a child 10 or younger since the coronavirus pandemic began.
New research for a COVID-19 treatment -- that officials say is showing promising results -- is being conducted in North Texas.
Unless you've been in that hospital, and requested pastoral services, you wouldn't likely know about them.
State health officials Monday, Jan. 25, reported fewer than 13,000 people were being treated for the virus in Texas hospitals, marking the seventh consecutive day of declining patient loads.
"While we just reported our deadliest week to date last week, and we're still seeing near record levels for COVID hospitalizations, we are starting to see some metrics go in the right direction," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
In Dallas County, so far, four cases have been identified, and Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Philip Huang says there may be more.
Dallas County has now reported over 2,000 deaths due to COVID-19, which health officials call a "grim milestone."
Dallas County ended its deadliest week since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 1,920 new cases and 21 more deaths.
The city of Dallas announced Friday the state had agreed to send it 5,000 doses to begin operating its own vaccination hub at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
With the wait list in Dallas County as high as 300,000 people, the county is using various software programs to determine the most vulnerable.
A total of 1,975 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness after 31 more deaths were reported Friday.
Newly elected congresswoman Beth Van Duyne visited three vaccination sites in North Texas on Friday to see what else the federal government can do.
The city of Dallas will be receiving a direct allotment of COVID-19 vaccines, which will be distributed to the public at the convention center next week.
Plano police said Bob Manus, who was with the city's crossing guard program for 16 years, "was very special to the Brinker Elementary community."
He's been holding socially distanced shows for months and comedian Dave Chappelle had brought his act to Texas... now he has the coronavirus.
More than 24,300,000 people in the U.S. have gotten the virus since then and more than 404,000 people have now died, according to the CDC.
Many Texans have found comfort in a Facebook page called "Covid Survivors from Texas."
Support for a third round of stimulus checks will likely be bipartisan but because it's a part of a larger $1.9 trillion relief plan, it could be weeks before Congress hammers out a deal.
There is a cumulative total of 213,600 confirmed cases in Dallas County, along with 28,061 probably cases as of Thursday.
In a statement Thursday about his COVID-19 diagnosis, Rep. Wright said he's been in quarantine since last Friday, Jan. 15 and so far is experiencing "minor symptoms."
The CDC says scientists are monitoring changes in the virus, including these spike proteins, which show how it spreads and what happens to those infected.
"Texas must avoid an additional surge in cases. Hospitals can't take much more. Fatalities are still increasing," the Department of State Health Services tweeted on its official account.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The pink Cafecito sign sits atop the vintage flower shop sign, and is now a beacon of unity and good, authentic Mexican food.
To Texans, it's a shameful crime: brisket is one of our most beloved staples to come out of the smoker.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Houses, vehicles and other structures can be seen near the fire from the CBS News Texas chopper.
The pink Cafecito sign sits atop the vintage flower shop sign, and is now a beacon of unity and good, authentic Mexican food.
To Texans, it's a shameful crime: brisket is one of our most beloved staples to come out of the smoker.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
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.
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
The controversy is the latest in a long line of incendiary comments made by French that have been condemned by his fellow Republicans, many of whom have endorsed him.
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
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.
