Deadliest Day In Dallas County With 20 More COVID-19 Deaths, Record 601 New Cases Also Reported
The new numbers bring the total case count in Dallas County to 21,338 and the total deaths to 373.
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The new numbers bring the total case count in Dallas County to 21,338 and the total deaths to 373.
The City of Dallas and Dallas County have finalized a contract with a vendor, Honu, that will make it possible to continue drive-thru COVID-19 testing past June.
Because of the pandemic, Dallas County Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole said the county has to think outside the box.
"Everyone should wear a mask 100 percent of the time when you're around people outside your home," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Pointing to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Dallas County, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has decided to pause plans to reopen in early July.
"In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we want to reassure the public that this pandemic is not eclipsing our capabilities."
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to issue further orders in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, including a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order and a statewide face mask requirement.
Dallas County has, once again, broken a daily record of new COVID-19 cases in North Texas with 570 on Sunday.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 561 new COVID-19 cases, which is a record-high for a single day in the county and in North Texas.
Dallas County on Friday reported a new daily record of 496 COVID-19 cases, along with 10 additional deaths.
"It's very difficult to keep up with numbers, but this is a tool that is helping us to accomplish this."
Dallas County hospitals are dealing with surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an order to postpone elective surgeries unless immediately necessary in the county.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is advising people to reconsider visiting businesses where a mask cannot be worn at all times.
An increasing proportion of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County are being diagnosed in young adults between 18 to 39.
Under a Dallas County moratorium, eviction hearings were suspended until June 15 due to the pandemic.
"In the region, we are above 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations for the first time, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said.
"We're seeing many more cases out in the community based on the fact that our hospitalizations have jumped a whopping 540 since June 1," said Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas and Tarrant counties each reported over 400 news cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Dallas County reported 395 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with two more deaths.
Under a new order passed Friday, masks must be worn in all Dallas County businesses starting at midnight.
The rise in COVID-19 cases in Dallas County is especially concerning to parents of young children.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is asking the Commissioner's Court to consider an order requiring masks at businesses in Dallas County.
More than 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases in children and staff have been reported from nine separate childcare facilities during the past week.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported Tuesday 306 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 14,843.
The moratorium on evictions in Dallas County, put in place during the coronavirus stay at home order, has expired.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
While most of North Texas will remain dry for Sunday, expect things to change to start the work week.
Officers were called to a home along Emhouse Street around 2:30 a.m.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
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.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
It's a clash of some of the Texas GOP's biggest titans, and only one of them will move on to run against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in the general election in November.
The U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that blocked women from being able to get the pills in the mail after having a telehealth visit.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
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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