Collin County Adds 24 Coronavirus Cases, Including 7 More In Plano
Collin County confirmed 24 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, including seven new patients in Plano.
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Collin County confirmed 24 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, including seven new patients in Plano.
County health director Vinny Taneja said all three were elderly patients with underlying health conditions and were being monitored by health care workers.
Local residents and businesses in North Texas are pitching in to make masks for health care workers and various organizations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Officers have written three citations so far to businesses that did not close under the city's stay home order. They will face a fine of up to $2,000 when municipal courts reopen.
Despite the increase, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) did not receive any additional positive results for Denton State Supported Living Center residents or staff.
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A fourth Dallas Police Officer has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
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On the last day of March, Collin County officials have reported 160 total confirmed cases of coronavirus and that 47 of those patients have "successfully recovered."
In an effort to keep students and parents from leaving their homes often, Dallas ISD has changed their grab-and-go program by offering a week's worth of meals that can be picked up once a week.
Many hospitals are now limiting visitors for women going into labor, and it's making for some tough choices.
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Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD has changed its "Grab & Go" program that will allow students to pick up five days worth of meals once per week.
Both worked in the same unit and had "limited close contact with others while at work," the department stated.
The new cases bring the countywide total to 165 and the Denton State Supported Living Center (DSSLC) resident total to 45.
Due to the coronavirus, Gov. Abbott announced the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will be opened as a healthcare facility and that he will halt the release of "dangerous criminals" in Texas.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says many were not practicing social distancing during the nice weather this weekend.
Former sports star and North Texas youth coach Orlando McDaniel passed away from the coronavirus Saturday morning. He was 59.
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DCPH has announced the second COVID-19 related death in Denton County, as well as 11 additional cases.
So far, one person has died from the virus, 10 have recovered, three are currently hospitalized and 25 are self-isolating at home.
J.L. Long Middle School in Dallas decided to do that by holding a virtual fire drill. They asked their students and staff to go outside, take their pictures and share them on social media.
Investigators believe the operator, 20-year-old Payton Fischer, was traveling the ATV westbound on Melissa Dianne Drive with two other occupants when she lost control and struck the curb.
The 8th and 9th deaths from COVID-19 are being reported as a DeSoto man in his 50s and a Dallas man in his 70s.
In a hearing Friday afternoon, Judge Jill Willis agreed the Mayor George Fuller's order to close down non-essential businesses conflicted with a countywide order.
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This weekend, communities all across the nation will honor America's 250th birthday.
A 40-year-old Mexican national is charged with one count of operating as an airman without an airman's certificate.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Highs on July 4 will be in the upper 90s, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 100-105 degrees.
Tickets are sold out, but you can see the fireworks on CBS News Texas and our YouTube page.
This weekend, communities all across the nation will honor America's 250th birthday.
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A 40-year-old Mexican national is charged with one count of operating as an airman without an airman's certificate.
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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.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.
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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."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
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.
Egypt and Australia will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season, and Jessica Shepherd will appear for the first time.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
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Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
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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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