Sanger High School Closed Until Monday After Spike In Coronavirus Cases
During the two days the campus is closed, students and teachers will switch to online learning.
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During the two days the campus is closed, students and teachers will switch to online learning.
The COVID-19 surge in the El Paso area continues as health officials reported an all-time high of 3,100 new cases on Wednesday.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 719 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Tuesday, November 3.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has suspended the alcohol permits of three Dallas businesses following an inspection over COVID-19 protocols.
Judge Samaniego ordered the shutdown on Oct. 29 amid a skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases he said was "overwhelming" the county's medical resources.
Deputy Johnny Tunches, 56, died Tuesday after being hospitalized for nearly a month, according to a news release from the department.
If you or someone you know recently tested positive for coronavirus, you still have the right to vote in-person, it makes no difference if you are sick or in quarantine.
The county explained a large network of outpatient clinics has just begun comprehensive electronic reporting of their antigen testing results to DCHHS.
Though it isn't the biggest in the union, Texas has surpassed every U.S. state -- including California -- and recorded the highest number of positive coronavirus tests so far.
For most receiving unemployment benefits, this means recipients will need to prove they've done at least three job searches per week in order to remain eligible for benefits.
The additional death reported Sunday is a woman in her 60s who was critically ill in an area hospital, and had underlying high risk health conditions.
On October 31 El Paso surpassed its single-day record for COVID-19 cases as state and local officials in Texas spar over imposing a lockdown.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the number of positive coronavirus cases reported surpassed 900,000 on Saturday.
The pilot program uses the Abbott rapid antigen test, with results in about 15 minutes.
"We kind of like just a fun theme, not a scary theme," said Marc Tolson, who lives in the North Richland Hills neighborhood Home Town.
Judge Samaniego's orders include shutting down all non-essential services for a two-week period, including in-person dining, gyms and salons.
"If we do not turn these numbers around, we will be facing all time high numbers at Thanksgiving," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
The Canterbury Drive neighborhood, known for attracting a lot of attention and large crowds this time every year, has decided it's safer if people stay away.
Charlee Swearingen was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Rett Syndrome. The family was worried she would be at-risk when the pandemic hit.
She recently came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted that County Judge Ricardo Samaniego "has no authority to shut down businesses in El Paso County."
COVID-19 has increased demand for services for SafeHaven and many other North Texas nonprofits, but has made typical fundraising efforts more difficult.
"It's important that we find fun things to do this Halloween that don't include trick-or-treating or Halloween dances or parties," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is in isolation for the third time during the pandemic after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Customers will need to make an appointment and they will need to be over the age of 12.
