State Fair Of Texas' Cancellation Big Blow To Businesses That Depend On It For Income
The State Fair estimates it creates about 7,000 seasonal jobs every fall.
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The State Fair estimates it creates about 7,000 seasonal jobs every fall.
Both Gov. Abbott and Dallas County Judge Jenkins agree slowing the spread of the virus will boost the economy, but how to achieve that is a different story.
He still believes they make a difference in stopping COVID-19, however, about a half dozen residents pushed back against that idea during a public meeting.
Victor Tralci is a University of North Texas graduate student working on his master's degree.
On Tuesday, the number of hospitalizations soared past 9,000. Texas also set a new high for deaths in a single day with 60.
Last time they held an emergency distribution, the Tarrant Area Food Bank gave out about 2,500 food boxes. This time it will be up to 4,000 boxes.
The TEA said parents and teachers should expect to see some campuses close for brief periods during the upcoming school year, due to COVID-19 infections.
A South Texas county isn't taking any chances when it comes to the coronavirus, issuing a warning that anyone who tests positive and refuses to self-isolate could end up in jail.
The latest victims were all in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Only two of the nine had "underlying high risk health conditions" according to DCHHS.
A growing number of sheriffs in Texas say they are refusing to follow a recent executive order requiring face masks in public. Governor Greg Abbott's mandate aims to slow the spread of coronavirus, as cases in the state soar.
Along with 1,214 new cases, Dallas County reported a 16% increase in new hospitalizations Monday.
For the first time since WWII, The State Fair of Texas will not open in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials confirmed that two more men have died from the coronavirus in Collin County.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner wants the Texas Republican Party to cancel their upcoming in-person convention in the city -- in favor of a virtual one.
She says as she copes with her daughter's death, she has a hard time seeing young people not take COVID-19 seriously.
Local officials across Texas say their hospitals are becoming increasingly stretched and are in danger of becoming overrun as cases of the coronavirus surge.
Ready or not the new school year gets underway in a little more than a month in North Texas.
During a surge mode, hospitals add beds throughout their facilities.
The Texas Medical Association put together a guide to help people navigate the pandemic with a 1-9 scale that measures the risk from low to high.
Texas has at least 217 Covid-19 filings in the court system, the fourth highest total in the nation.
FC Dallas will not compete in the MLS Tournament scheduled to start this week in Orlando.
It's a video app that prompts thoughtful questions for seniors, then packages the answers into a polished video that's sent to family members.
This increases the cumulative, countywide total to 3,403 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
"Today we've seen our biggest jump ever in COVID-19 hospitalizations, both in the region and in the county. We saw 105 more hospitalizations than yesterday."
The community kitchen is at Chop House Burger on Main Street to feed hospitality workers impacted by job loss due to the pandemic.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
Middleton, currently a State Senator, emerged victorious after a contentious fight.
The winner will now have the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
Middleton, currently a State Senator, emerged victorious after a contentious fight.
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.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
Middleton, currently a State Senator, emerged victorious after a contentious fight.
The winner will now have the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November.
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.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
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.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
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.
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.
