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Judge Tammy Kemp, who presides over Dallas County's 204th District Court, will be rooting for nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearings.
The decision came not long after the CDC released new metrics to determine when masks will be recommended.
It may have taken the peak of omicron and the snow and ice that forced people to stay put, for COVID-19 numbers in Dallas County to finally trend in the right direction.
"This will speed help to first responders in the event our supplies or personnel are overstretched," Judge Jenkins said.
After weeks of waiting in long lines to get a COVID test, relief is finally here for some North Texans. Four new testing sites are coming to Dallas County.
At one point, the driver went the wrong way on a service road and multiple residential streets.
The funds are only for Dallas County residents who live outside the city of Dallas but that still covers 1.3 million people.
More than 30 families lined up for CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine doses designed for younger children.
The program's efforts will include services to check in on residents with a history of mental health issues to ensure they are receiving the treatment and services needed.
Three teens who were at the center of a county-wide manhunt were taken into custody Saturday.
UT Southwestern believes it's likely the impact of in-person schooling, and that the increased hospitalizations reflect the large numbers of individuals who are not yet, or cannot yet be vaccinated.
"County Judge Jenkins has shown a probable right to relief on the merits of his claims against the Governor and the State of Texas," says the 116th Circuit Court.
Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the 7th human case of West Nile Virus just as spraying has been ordered in three areas of the city after a mosquito sample tested positive for the virus.
Dallas ISD's superintendent said Sunday evening that the district will keep its face mask mandate despite a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday that blocked Dallas County's order.
In the continuing legal battle between Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Gov. Greg Abbott over mask mandates, the Texas Supreme Court on Sunday ruled in favor of the governor.
A Texas appeals court has sided with Dallas County after Gov. Greg Abbott filed a petition to "strike down" Judge Clay Jenkins' mask mandate.
A man being held in the Dallas County jail on a murder charge will soon be released after the Dallas Police Department lost data that could have included evidence in his criminal case.
Dallas County is monitoring the need for more COVID-19 testing sites as the demand continues to grow.
Dallas County businesses are reacting to Judge Clay Jenkins' order that requires residents to wear masks inside businesses and schools.
In response to a face mask mandate signed by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have filed a petition with an appeals court to stop the order.
Around 22 terabytes of data were inadvertently deleted from the Dallas Police Department's network, and officials in Dallas County are looking into how many cases are going to be affected by the incident.
Dallas health and county officials held a news conference to discuss the current coronavirus pandemic.
The county's public health committee voted unanimously Tuesday night, to upgrade the level to the highest one possible, as the more contagious delta variant continues to take its toll.
An independent board of doctors and health experts has raised the COVID threat level in Dallas County back to 'red' -- the highest level possible.
Those refusing to wear a mask could be barred from entering the buildings.
A recently completed survey of residences within 500 yards of it reveals just how strong the opposition is.
While a trucking business owner waits to hear from her family in Venezuela, she and other North Texans are gathering essentials to send to those affected by the deadly earthquakes.
A sealed adoption file, a Facebook search and a sticky note led to an incredible family reunion.
A flood destroyed his century-old family home, but a first responder's mission to help others never stopped.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
A recently completed survey of residences within 500 yards of it reveals just how strong the opposition is.
While a trucking business owner waits to hear from her family in Venezuela, she and other North Texans are gathering essentials to send to those affected by the deadly earthquakes.
A sealed adoption file, a Facebook search and a sticky note led to an incredible family reunion.
A flood destroyed his century-old family home, but a first responder's mission to help others never stopped.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
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.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach and Shaheen say the party now needs to unite behind Paxton.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
A major bipartisan housing affordability bill is headed toward becoming law — even without President Trump's signature. The legislation would boost homebuilding, limit some corporate home buying, expand affordable housing funding and strengthen renter protections.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., "If you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health."
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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 bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles both scored 21 points and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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.
