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.
After historic floods swept through the Hill Country, loyal customers and volunteers are helping a longtime Kerrville restaurant recover, while damaged roads and river debris are slowing the region's broader rebuilding efforts.
About 100 residents remain cut off after a Guadalupe River bridge washed out, forcing dangerous climbs over rocks and rapids as the neighborhood waits for access to be restored.
He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bill Davis on Thursday.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
After historic floods swept through the Hill Country, loyal customers and volunteers are helping a longtime Kerrville restaurant recover, while damaged roads and river debris are slowing the region's broader rebuilding efforts.
Deadly flooding surged through Central and South Texas on Thursday.
About 100 residents remain cut off after a Guadalupe River bridge washed out, forcing dangerous climbs over rocks and rapids as the neighborhood waits for access to be restored.
He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Bill Davis on Thursday.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
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.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
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.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
