New Plan: 13 North Texas School Districts Ordered To Delay Reopening Classrooms Due To Coronavirus Case Surge
Schools will not be allowed to return to in-person instruction before Labor Day.
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Schools will not be allowed to return to in-person instruction before Labor Day.
Schools in Dallas County will not reopen for in-person classes before Labor Day, according to an order by the Dallas County Health and Human Services.
This is the 14th day in a row the county has recorded at least 1,000 new cases.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,055 additional positive COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths on Wednesday.
Two major COVID-19 testing sites are now open only for Dallas County residents and results can be expected within two to three days, Mayor Eric Johnson said Wednesday.
Dallas County will opt for its own COVID-19 testing which will return results within 1 to 3 days.
The county also reported 1,000 additional COVID-19, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 35,914.
Under the governor's orders, voters are not required to wear masks inside polling places, but it is strongly recommended.
The county also confirmed six more deaths, bringing the total to 457.
Dallas County on Sunday reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the 10th straight day as the state continues to see a surge of the virus.
The surge of COVID-19 cases in Texas continues as the state reported its highest daily count on Saturday with 10,351.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 1,101 new cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths, marking the county's highest daily average this week -- and its deadliest.
Dallas County reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 cases for the eighth straight day as a surge of the virus continues.
Saying the move is being made 'in the interest of public health', there will no longer by any face-to face transactions at Dallas County Tax Office locations.
The latest numbers of positive COVID-19 cases had Dallas County surpass 30,000 cases since the pandemic began.
For the sixth day in a row Dallas County reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19.
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.
Dallas legal agencies are partnering up with county officials to host an online Expunction Expo, which will help clear arrests from a person's record, as long as they meet certain qualifications.
She says as she copes with her daughter's death, she has a hard time seeing young people not take COVID-19 seriously.
"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."
Dallas County on Sunday reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the third straight day.
Leaders in major areas of Texas are asking the governor for more local control, such as the ability to order residents to stay home, in responding to the surge in coronavirus cases.
Dallas County continues to break daily records of COVID-19 cases in North Texas. On Saturday, it reported 1,103 new cases, along with two more deaths.
"If I didn't have my mask on, you could see the big smile on my face right now," said John Palmer, owner of Palmer Fireworks in Dallas County.
Dr Philip Huang said people should celebrate July 4th weekend at home with members of their own household.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
Supporters highlight the former high school valedictorian's academic success and community impact.
She says six years of accusations, racist attacks, and political pressure gave her a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be targeted by the justice system.
A Frisco nonprofit prepares 3,000 care packages filled with comfort items and encouragement for women undergoing treatment.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
Supporters highlight the former high school valedictorian's academic success and community impact.
She says six years of accusations, racist attacks, and political pressure gave her a deeper understanding of what it feels like to be targeted by the justice system.
A Frisco nonprofit prepares 3,000 care packages filled with comfort items and encouragement for women undergoing treatment.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
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.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
The issue has divided conservative rural areas that have helped Republicans dominate state politics.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
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.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
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.
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.
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.
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
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.
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.
