3 Air Force Medical Teams Deployed To El Paso To Help Fight Coronavirus Surge
El Paso joins a list of 10 other cities, including Houston, San Antonio and multiple cities in the Rio Grande Valley region, to receive aid from the Department of Defense.
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El Paso joins a list of 10 other cities, including Houston, San Antonio and multiple cities in the Rio Grande Valley region, to receive aid from the Department of Defense.
The pilot program uses the Abbott rapid antigen test, with results in about 15 minutes.
It's been less than 48 hours since a San Antonio court issued a ruling requiring all voters, poll workers, and poll watchers to wear masks at polling stations, but a federal appeals court has now suspended that order.
A federal court in San Antonio issued a ruling Tuesday night requiring that all voters, poll workers, and poll watchers wear masks at the polls throughout the state leading into the November election.
The high-court court ruling upholds a restriction Abbott imposed on Oct. 1, just before early voting in the Nov. 3 general election was to open.
The rapid point of care tests will be distributed at the discretion of Governor Greg Abbott to support testing K-12 students, teachers, nursing home patients, first responders and more.
Additional medical resources are being expedited to the El Paso region as the area sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Greg Abbott announced.
The conservative think tank named Greg Abbott "America's Best Governor" due to his "commitment to fiscal conservatism and free market policies."
Over $236 million in grand funding is being given to public safety programs and services throughout Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday.
Additional help is being sent to West Texas as some areas see a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state agencies have announced a pilot program that provides rapid COVID-19 testing for school systems.
Abortion rights groups say the procedure, known as dilation and evacuation, is the safest and most common second-trimester procedure.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an appeal on a judge's ruling that blocked the governor's order on limiting mail ballot drop-off locations.
A federal judge has blocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order that limits mail ballot drop-off locations to one per county.
County Judge Chris Hill said Thursday he will file the necessary paperwork to reopen bars in Collin County, following an executive order issued yesterday by Governor Greg Abbott granting county judges the decision-making authority.
Texas is allowing bars to reopen in regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday.
For the moment, bars remain closed; but, Governor Greg Abbott has ramped up speculation about a possible reopening.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday the reported accusations against state Attorney General Ken Paxton by his top aides "raise serious concerns."
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn wrote President Trump in support of Gov. Abbott's request for a federal major disaster declaration following Hurricanes Laura and Hanna in Texas.
Civil rights and voter advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his order that reduced the number of drop-off locations for mail ballots.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and GOP lawmakers across Texas react and send thoughts and prayers to President Trump and First Lady Melania after both test positive for COVID-19.
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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday that looks to enhance security for delivering mail ballots in person ahead of Election Day.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for a county in Southeast Texas after a rare brain-eating amoeba was found in the water supply of a city.
Texas begins early voting October 13, and the Texas Secretary of State's office argued that making a change now would create a "logistical nightmare."
During the remembrance ceremony, the mayor and city council members declared Dec. 26 as Rowlett Tornado Remembrance Day.
A 56-year-old man is dead after fleeing from a traffic stop where officers determined he had warrants for sex-related crimes.
The airline said the moves are designed to improve the passenger experience at the carrier's largest hub.
"That's why we do it. The idea of spotting is to give early warning to people, give them a chance to seek cover," said storm spotter Laszlo Laky.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
During the remembrance ceremony, the mayor and city council members declared Dec. 26 as Rowlett Tornado Remembrance Day.
A 56-year-old man is dead after fleeing from a traffic stop where officers determined he had warrants for sex-related crimes.
The airline said the moves are designed to improve the passenger experience at the carrier's largest hub.
"That's why we do it. The idea of spotting is to give early warning to people, give them a chance to seek cover," said storm spotter Laszlo Laky.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joan Huffman, discusses her campaign and priorities. She tells Jack Fink her experience and qualifications include a long Senate career.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz discusses key points for his campaign and what his priorities are should he be elected for the position.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Mayes Middleton, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his success record and platform are in the best interest of Texas.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Chip Roy, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his track record and courtroom experience make him the best choice.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
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.
