Some Pediatricians Say North Texas Elementary Schools Should Consider Value Of In-Person Learning
One pediatrician told CBS 11 News that younger children are less self-sufficient and learn through social and emotional development.
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One pediatrician told CBS 11 News that younger children are less self-sufficient and learn through social and emotional development.
Jim Swafford and his wife Judy contracted the virus in early October. She passed away from COVID-19 complications at home later that month.
"That's not what (the government) said back in late March when these businesses took out the loans," said accountant Glen Birnbaum, a partner at Sikich LLP. "They are moving the goal posts."
The goal was to open an impromptu school where Central American children living in a camp of asylum seekers would be taught reading, writing, math and art... it's now turned into so much more.
The picture captured just a fraction of the heartache experienced by medical staff and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, now a Texas doctor is talking about the isolation of his elderly patients and asking, in fact pleading, with people to "do the basic things" to avoid infection.
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, Dec. 1 and North Texas nonprofits that serve the area's most vulnerable children need support now more than ever.
Records also showed Monday that the number of people hospitalized in North Texas hospitals reached its highest level yet, 2,435.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price received a new treatment for COVID-19 patients after she contracted the virus this month.
"It isn't sitting on Santa Claus' lap.. it's the best I can do," said Clair Ossain.
There is a cumulative total of 126,690 cases (PCR test), including 1,202 confirmed deaths after five more were announced Wednesday.
Despite the COVID-19 warnings, the Thanksgiving holiday was once again a very busy travel time -- with more than 1 million Americans making their way to airports to get to their destinations.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across North Texas, the Terrell Independent School District is extending Thanksgiving break for students and staff through December 6.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.
The mayor of a Texas city hit hard by a recent spike in coronavirus cases says the blame can be pointed at "COVID fatigue" and that many cases are coming from shopping at large retailers.
Texas health officials reported 6,041 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday and 48 more deaths.
Dallas County on Sunday reported a total of 3,303 new COVID-19 cases for the past three days, along with six more deaths.
This year's Small Business Saturday took on a new meaning as many local North Texas businesses struggle to survive during the pandemic.
Texas health officials reported more than 3,900 new cases of COVID-19 and 102 deaths Saturday, as the virus continued to put pressure on hospital systems around the state.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 982 new COVID-19 cases, along with four more deaths, which are from Wednesday afternoon.
Experts say we won't know right away whether people actually heeded warnings about gatherings and if the holiday caused an increase in coronavirus cases.
The matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Ravens has been moved from next Thursday to Monday, Dec. 7, as Baltimore deals with an outbreak of COVID-19 within the team.
Officials in the San Antonio area have imposed a partial curfew through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Whether it be families to lost loved ones to COVID-19 or residents choosing to gather virtually, the pandemic has deeply affected Thanksgiving plans this year.
"So if we throw a whole lot more tinder on this fire, we are definitely going to shoot up even faster and even more," said Dr. Joseph Chang, Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Hospital.
The scale goes from 1 to 10, with 10 being the riskiest for contracting COVID-19.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
In one incident, police said 25‑year‑old Elijah Mayo, also known as rapper 88Dub, was shot after officers found him armed with a handgun.
Waymo service in Atlanta has been suspended for days after massive flooding in the city. Now the company is expanding it pause to four cities across Texas.
On May 9, officers were called to the 4000 block of Towne Crossing Boulevard to assist the fire department after an unconscious 4-month-old baby was found.
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
In one incident, police said 25‑year‑old Elijah Mayo, also known as rapper 88Dub, was shot after officers found him armed with a handgun.
Waymo service in Atlanta has been suspended for days after massive flooding in the city. Now the company is expanding it pause to four cities across Texas.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
On May 9, officers were called to the 4000 block of Towne Crossing Boulevard to assist the fire department after an unconscious 4-month-old baby was found.
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.
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.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
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.
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
That new information suggests demand for tickets has been lower than anticipated.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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.
