Dallas County Still Awaiting 30K Mail-In Ballots
More than 1,000,000 North Texans have cast ballots in the November election. About 100,000 of them in Dallas County and around 60,000 in Tarrant County are mail-in ballots.
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More than 1,000,000 North Texans have cast ballots in the November election. About 100,000 of them in Dallas County and around 60,000 in Tarrant County are mail-in ballots.
"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.
"We continue to see high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County and in the region," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 703 confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with one additional death.
North Texas broke records at the ballot box on Saturday. More early voters and mail-in ballots have already been counted in Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties than ever before.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 648 confirmed COVID-19 cases, along with one additional death.
"Today's number continues a trend upward in COVID-19 positive cases and we're also seeing our hospitalizations and emergency room visits trending in the wrong direction," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 351 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Thursday, for a cumulative total of 91,664 cases.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 523 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Wednesday for a cumulative total of 91,313 cases.
A Dallas County woman, who health officials said had COVID-19, died while on a Spirit Airlines flight from Las Vegas to DFW Airport.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 472 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total confirmed cases in Dallas County to 90,790.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 331 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total confirmed cases in Dallas County to 90,318.
One of the COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County on Sunday is a Garland woman in her 30s who died on an "interstate airline flight," according to health officials.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 599 confirmed COVID-19 cases, along with three additional deaths.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 462 additional positive cases on Friday, bringing the total confirmed cases in Dallas County to 88,834.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is likely due to numerous factors including "mistaken beliefs" on reopening efforts and "COVID fatigue."
Some places are becoming increasingly risky to visit because of a rise in COVID-19 cases, according to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Record voter turnouts in North Texas counties on the first day of early voting Tuesday led residents to go ahead and get in line on Wednesday.
It shows COVID-19 cases are on the rise in both Dallas County and Collin County and people in the 30 to 50 age bracket are most impacted.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said early voting is not impacted by the county's "Stay Home Stay Safe" recommendation.
"Today we see a large increase in the number of new COVID-19 positive cases," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins in a statement.
On Monday, preparations were made made to try and make it a safe experience. There are social distancing markers set up outside the AAC.
"Among today's four deaths includes a man in his 40s who did not have underlying high-risk health conditions," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 418 confirmed COVID-19 cases, along with four additional deaths.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 460 confirmed COVID-19 cases, along with one additional death.
The longtime Belgian Malinois patrol dog was remembered for his impact on the department and community.
The victim's disappearance in the mid‑1980s left her family without answers for nearly four decades.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Project Safe Schools, a new initiative for fighting abuse in public schools.
The new entertainment screens are set to feature 4K resolution and the ability to pair wireless earbuds.
The longtime Belgian Malinois patrol dog was remembered for his impact on the department and community.
The victim's disappearance in the mid‑1980s left her family without answers for nearly four decades.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Project Safe Schools, a new initiative for fighting abuse in public schools.
The new entertainment screens are set to feature 4K resolution and the ability to pair wireless earbuds.
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.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Many people across the state, including suburban and rural Texans, are unhappy about data centers, particularly AI data centers.
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
U.S. ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
Homecoming is the only way to describe Sunday night's news: DeSoto native Von Miller is finally putting that blue star on his helmet.
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena in Plano.
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
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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