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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.
Dallas County on Friday reported 419 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with three deaths.
Dallas County on Thursday reported 198 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with four additional deaths.
Dallas County on Wednesday reported 337 more COVID-19 cases, along with two additional deaths.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 617 more COVID-19 cases, with 396 of them coming from a backlog in the state's reporting system.
The cumulative confirmed case count in Dallas County is 82,918 including 1,026 confirmed deaths.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins responded to the governor's changes on Thursday to mail-in ballot drop-off locations, saying they put some poll workers at risk.
"Our numbers in Dallas County are now moving higher and that makes it very important that we all exercise good decision making," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
The cumulative confirmed COVID-19 case count in Dallas County is 82,161 including 1,022 confirmed deaths.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 197 newly reported confirmed cases on Monday, bringing the total confirmed case count in Dallas County is 81,372.
Dallas County on Sunday reported 197 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with four additional deaths.
Dallas County on Friday reported 1,179 more COVID-19 cases, with 967 of them coming from a backlog in the state's reporting system.
Dallas County on Thursday reported 703 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 563 of them coming from previous months.
The deceased patients were a Dallas man in his 50s and a Dallas man in his 70s. Both had underlying high risk health conditions.
DCHHS also reported 172 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the total confirmed case count in Dallas County to 78,377.
Of the 325 new cases reported Monday, 177 came through the Texas Department of State Health Services' electronic laboratory reporting system and two were from August.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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.
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."
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
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.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
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.
