Texas Delays 7th Execution After Attorneys Raise Concerns Over Coronavirus Pandemic
Six other Texas executions scheduled earlier this year were postponed by the courts because of the outbreak. Two others were delayed over different issues.
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Six other Texas executions scheduled earlier this year were postponed by the courts because of the outbreak. Two others were delayed over different issues.
The majority of infants delivered to pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 at Parkland Hospital were born without respiratory illness.
Beginning Wednesday, the City of Dallas Municipal Court is shutting down for several weeks.
Officials say a suburban Oklahoma City high school student went to school last week despite having COVID-19.
With learning taking place at home instead of the classroom, some parents who work full-time are finding strength in numbers.
Texas and dozens of other states are pressing on amid questions about safety and COVID-19's long-term health impact on young athletes.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 5,361 new COVID-19 cases due to a backlog in reporting through the state, health officials said.
Texas leaders who grappled with testing shortages for much of the pandemic are now facing the opposite problem: not enough takers.
Dallas County ended the week with 754 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths on Saturday.
From doctors and nurses to teachers and parents, we've heard from adults about the school year, but what about kids? We spoke with kids of all ages to find out how they are feeling.
TCU students have moved back onto campus with COVID-19 precautions in mind this school year.
Dallas Cowboys players are coping with the Texas heat as they stay in town for this year's training camp.
Dallas County is entering the weekend with 885 new COVID-19 cases, which is the most health officials have reported this week so far.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued an official declaration calling for a day of prayer and fasting to be held August 19 for the eradication of the coronavirus.
As parents struggle to keep students safe and learning, virtual instruction has become another COVID-created necessity. And yet, the format just isn't a good fit for everyone -- starting with the parents.
Starting Monday, Dallas ISD will begin its mass technology deployment of more than 60,000 devices to elementary students.
A 65-year-old man with underlying health conditions is Collin County's 94th death from coronavirus.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning of another potentially dangerous substance in some hand sanitizers.
Parkland Hospital said 173 women have given birth there after having tested positive for the virus and had to be separated from their babies. Five of the newborns later tested positive themselves.
In Tarrant County, children under 15 years old make up just 6% of cases. Teens and young adults ages 15 to 24 account for 17%.
Forney ISD has decided students can still take part in extra curricular activities even if they do learning online.
The city's general fund amounts to $1.4 billion and the property tax rate would remain the same as this year: 77.6 cents per $100 valuation.
Billy Bob's Texas on Thursday reopened its doors with the focus on their restaurant.
Parents had the option of sending their kids to back school or signing them up for remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 641 additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total confirmed case count in Dallas County to 56,428.
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
By Monday afternoon, DFW will once again have a chance to see isolated showers and thunderstorms, though coverage is expected to be less than on Sunday.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
By Monday afternoon, DFW will once again have a chance to see isolated showers and thunderstorms, though coverage is expected to be less than on Sunday.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
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.
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Maureen Galindo is running against Johnny Garcia in next week's Democratic primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District, which covers parts of San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Republicans are angling to pick up the seat, which is currently held by a Democrat but was made much more favorable to the GOP in Texas' redistricting effort last summer.
This has been a contentious race with both Allred and Johnson criticizing each other's records on Capitol Hill.
Negotiations are "in a very good place," a senior Trump official said, but, a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
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 head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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.
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.
Wyndham Clark shot 11-under 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, overtaking Si Woo Kim by three strokes and pulling away from defending champion Scottie Scheffler after starting the day tied with the top-ranked hometown favorite.
Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2 on second baseman Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing error for their first series sweep this season.
Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 17 of her season-high 24 in the third quarter to lift the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty, spoiling the season-debut of Sabrina Ionescu.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
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 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.
