Texas Coronavirus Hospitalizations Increase Nearly 2,500 Since Beginning Of Month
The 5,650 hospitalizations reported Wednesday were also the most since Aug. 19.
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The 5,650 hospitalizations reported Wednesday were also the most since Aug. 19.
As Halloween creeps around the corner, now is the time to start prepping to dispense treats from a distance.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 479 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County for a cumulative total of 94,837 confirmed cases (PCR test).
The commissioner's office said Wednesday that it is starting a full investigation of the 35-year-old third baseman.
At Cook Children's, the vast majority of patients treated for self-harming are girls, typically between the ages of 13 and 15.
It was MLB's first positive test of the playoffs, and Turner was reportedly immediately removed from the game once the result was known.
A new report from the consumer advocate group, TexPIRG, said since June, the shortages "have actually become much worse."
Health officials are blaming the spike on family gatherings, multiple generations living in the same household and younger people going out to shop or conduct business.
"With numbers increasing, it's very important that we all make good choices... Wear your mask and avoid crowds," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Nearly 800,000 children in the United States have already been infected with COVID-19, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The four Dallas bars issued an emergency order for a 30-day permit suspension are Shuck N Jive, Alamo Club, Bungalow and High Fives.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and County Judge Clay Jenkins are suggesting significant adjustments to traditional Halloween plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide is forcing some businesses to scale back.
"You can have the perfect vaccine for anything. The science can be 100% right. Doesn't matter if you don't reach the community," says Dr. Kavita Bhavan.
"People were just pouring onto the tram with no social distancing," said frequent traveler Andy Schwabe about his recent experience on DFW Airport's Skylink.
"We continue to see high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County and in the region," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Felicia Donaldson said in a letter to EISD parents, school bus routes will not resume until Monday, November 9.
Masks are more important than ever, but a costume mask is not a substitute for a protective cloth mask, the Texas Department of State Health Services says.
Another North Texas poll worker has tested positive for the coronavirus.
It's the largest U.S. food bank and national food bank leaders say they don't see an end in sight to the demand.
Coronavirus cases in the United States are surging. Over the last seven days the number of confirmed infections sends the average daily case totals to heights not seen since the pandemic began.
The El Paso County judge announced Sunday the area's hospitals and intensive care units have reached capacity due to the recent COVID-19 surge and that a curfew will be imposed for all citizens.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 703 confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with one additional death.
The mother of a veteran North Texas police officer who died of COVID-19 last week has now also died from the virus, authorities said Sunday.
Former law enforcement officers and relatives face charges ranging from organized crime to sexual assault as the investigation continues.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Friends and family describe the final days of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina's life and the grief that continues to shape their search for answers.
Washington's rookies fueled a decisive fourth‑quarter surge, with Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron delivering clutch plays in the closing minutes.
Dallas' quarterback opens up on growth, fatherhood, a rebuilt defense under Christian Parker, and why returning 11 offensive starters gives the team a rare chance to break its 30-year title drought.
Former law enforcement officers and relatives face charges ranging from organized crime to sexual assault as the investigation continues.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Friends and family describe the final days of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina's life and the grief that continues to shape their search for answers.
Washington's rookies fueled a decisive fourth‑quarter surge, with Cotie McMahon and Sonia Citron delivering clutch plays in the closing minutes.
Dallas' quarterback opens up on growth, fatherhood, a rebuilt defense under Christian Parker, and why returning 11 offensive starters gives the team a rare chance to break its 30-year title drought.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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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