CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
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Second Group Of Traveling Nurses And Medical Staff Arrives In North Texas
There's a second group of traveling nurses and other staff arriving in North Texas. Hospital officials said they could use the help.
COVID-19 Has Taken Toll On Mental Health, Experts Say
Nexus Recovery Center says with the surge of the omicron variant, it's making recovery for those suffering from substance abuse even harder.
Many Drug Store Cough And Cold Remedy Aisles Left Bare During Latest COVID-19 Surge
"My first thought-- did I miss a national recall?" asks Mark Casanova, MD, following a recent unsuccessful shopping trip.
Cook Children's Health Scrambling To Treat Record Number Of COVID-19 Patients
The sudden increase was leading to longer wait times at the medical center in Fort Worth, and staff scrambling to cover the demand.
Finding COVID-19 Tests Getting More Difficult In North Texas
The state's COVID -19 Dashboard shows more testing is being done now than at any other time during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations In US Reach Levels Not Seen Since Last Winter's Surge
The spread of the Omicron variant is causing widespread disruption in Texas and across the US as hospitalizations reach a level not seen since the 2020-21 holiday surge.
4 New COVID Testing Sites Opening Across Dallas County After Record-Breaking Number Of Cases
After weeks of waiting in long lines to get a COVID test, relief is finally here for some North Texans. Four new testing sites are coming to Dallas County.
Growing Number Of Children Hospitalized With COVID-19
As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges, the rate of hospitalizations for children ages four and younger is now at more than four in 100,000.
Vaccine Booster Shot Necessary Even For Those Who've Recovered From COVID-19, Doctors Say
The advice comes as the FDA has authorized Moderna booster shots to be given at least five months after the second dose.
Surge In North Texas COVID Cases Again Taking Toll On Healthcare And Essential Workers
As the latest COVID surge continues, North Texas doctors say transmission levels of the virus are at the highest they've seen since the start of the pandemic.
DFW Hospitals Seeing Record Breaking Number Of Children Being Treated For COVID-19
According to the DFW Hospital Council, there are 125 pediatric COVID patients in area hospitals. That tops the previous high of 111 patients.
With COVID Numbers Up, ISD Students Returning To Class For Spring Semester
The Dallas Independent School District wants to make sure students have a chance to learn with in-person classes.
COVID-19 Omicron Variant Making 'Real Impact' In Texas Children
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is now treating 70 pediatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Citing Rising Omicron Cases, UT-Dallas Delays Start Of Spring Semester
One North Texas university won't be welcoming students back on campus as originally scheduled for the spring semester.
North Texas Schools Prepare For Students To Return As Omicron Rages
Schools and districts across North Texas said they are working to keep students and staff safe as they return from Winter Break while omicron surges.
Restaurants Already Strained By Staffing Crisis Hit By COVID-19 And Flu
The Texas Restaurant Association reports businesses are struggling to rebuild staff after shutting down at the start of the pandemic to stop spread of the virus.
Dallas Walmart Temporarily Closing For Cleaning As New COVID Cases Surge
A Dallas Walmart is closing temporarily for cleaning until after the New Year as new COVID-19 cases surge thanks to omicron.
Officials Plead For North Texans To Get Fully Vaccinated And Stay Safe As COVID-19 Cases Surge
Officials across DFW are pleading for North Texans to get fully vaccinated and stay safe as COVID-19 cases surge again.
Amid Surge Of COVID-19, Relief That College Football Bowl Game In Dallas Goes As Planned
Despite a surge in cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19, fans of Air Force and Louisville expressed relief Tuesday that the Servpro First Responder Bowl went as planned.
Child COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up Almost 30% As Omicron Variant Spreads
In New York state, roughly 27% of 5- to 11-year-olds are vaccinated. Nationwide, that number falls to about 23%.
Antibody Infusion Centers In 5 Texas Cities Temporarily Run Out Of Treatment For Omicron Variant
Texas Department of Health and Human Services says the treatment cannot be offered until January, when the next shipment of the drug is expected to arrive from the federal government.
Feds Pause Shipments Of Two Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Not Effective Against Omicron Variant Of COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is pausing all shipments of two monoclonal antibody treatments: Regeneron and Bamete.
COVID-19 Spread Prompting Rush On Testing Sites
The rapid spread of the Omicron variant is making rapid COVID-19 tests the hard-to-get item right now.
Ferris City Manager Worried That Texas' Therapeutic Treatment Supply Isn't Prepared For Omicron Surge
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said today that he is concerned there will be a shortage of new treatments in the immediate future.
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Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt arrested in Collin County in relation to protest
Merritt was charged with obstructing a roadway and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Experimental research, advanced prosthetics restore a sense of touch
Strides in prosthetic technology allow amputees and those with brain-controlled robotic limbs to feel a sense of touch using advanced prosthetic technology. Scott Pelley reports on breakthrough advances.
Couple still haunted by eBay stalking scandal
Ina and David Steiner were stalked and harassed in a campaign by eBay employees. They shared their story with 60 Minutes.
2 tigers recovered in Georgia zoo after enclosures breached by tornado
"Both have now been found, tranquilized, and safely returned to a secure enclosure," the zoo said.
Warner says White House supports bill targeting TikTok
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
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Police issue Endangered Missing alert for 6-year-old boy from North Texas
Everman police say the missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez has several physical and developmental challenges. His mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh is not cooperating with their investigation.
Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt arrested in Collin County in relation to protest
Merritt was charged with obstructing a roadway and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Experimental research, advanced prosthetics restore a sense of touch
Strides in prosthetic technology allow amputees and those with brain-controlled robotic limbs to feel a sense of touch using advanced prosthetic technology. Scott Pelley reports on breakthrough advances.
Couple still haunted by eBay stalking scandal
Ina and David Steiner were stalked and harassed in a campaign by eBay employees. They shared their story with 60 Minutes.
2 tigers recovered in Georgia zoo after enclosures breached by tornado
"Both have now been found, tranquilized, and safely returned to a secure enclosure," the zoo said.
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Texas bill would outlaw 'swoop and settle' insurance tactic after car crashes
"Unfortunately, not all carriers document settlements in writing and they utilize a practice known as 'swoop and settle' with an oral release," said State Representative Julie Johnson (D – Farmers Branch), who authored a bill that would outlaw oral automobile insurance releases.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
I-Team: Handcuffed and restrained in hallways
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Federal program that helps millions pay for internet access is plagued with fraud and complaints
A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
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Warner says White House supports bill targeting TikTok
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
Biden issues emergency declaration for Mississippi after tornado kills dozens
"How anybody survived is unknown by me," said Rodney Porter, who lives 20 miles south of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, which was devastated by the tornado.
Mitch McConnell back home after completing physical therapy for concussion
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
Trump rallying supporters in Waco ahead of possible charges
A defiant Donald Trump is holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign in Waco, Texas, as he faces the prospect of a possible indictment.
TX Rep. Ken King on his school safety proposal
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with Republican State Rep. Ken King about the school safety legislation he co-authored.
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Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
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Biweekly fresh produce drive opens at West Dallas Multipurpose Center
A new effort in West Dallas aims to help make sure all residents are able to access fresh and healthy food.
Whole Woman's Health opens New Mexico clinic after closing Texas locations
Almost exactly nine months after closing their Texas locations, Whole Woman's Health (WWH) has opened a brand-new clinic in New Mexico.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
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Survey: Business economists push back US recession forecasts
A majority of the nation's business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than they had previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates.
Record numbers of tourists brought billions in business to Fort Worth in 2022
At their annual meeting, Visit Fort Worth touted that the city saw a record number of tourists in 2022.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
The last surviving Blockbuster has an ad timed for the Super Bowl
When you're the last lone surviving store in any industry, you've earned the right to have fun and hype it up.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summit
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to meet for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
Texas blows out Xavier 83-71 for spot in NCAA Elite Eight
Tyrese Hunter scored 19 points and second-seeded Texas rolled to an 83-71 victory over third-seeded Xavier to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years.
Undermanned Hornets beat Doncic, Irving and Mavs 117-109
P.J. Washington Jr. scored 28 points and Gordon Hayward added 25 as the undermanned Charlotte Hornets built a 21-point lead and held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-109 on Friday night.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
Houston Cougars' Marcus Sasser: From Red Oak HS to another Final Four run?
It's his one piece of unfinished business before embarking on a career in the NBA.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
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Mostly dry and warm tomorrow, but small chance of rain for some
The real story comes Thursday, when another storm system brings severe chances yet again.
Police issue Endangered Missing alert for 6-year-old boy from North Texas
Everman police say the missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez has several physical and developmental challenges. His mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh is not cooperating with their investigation. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/endangered-missing-alert-for-6-year-old-boy/
Endangered Missing alert issued for missing Everman 6-year-old
Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez has been upgraded from an Amber Alert to an Endangered Missing Person Alert after police discovered his mother has fled the country without him.
Trump supporters at Waco rally not concerned about potential criminal charges
Supporters of the former president are steadfast in their loyalty to Trump.
Rain could return to North Texas early this week
It will be warm tomorrow, but it may not last that long.
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Hail, ominous storm clouds seen across North Texas
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International Women's Day: Celebrating the ones who raised, shaped & taught us
Want to share your appreciation for an important woman in your life? Send a photo of them through our website, along with their name and why you're celebrating them today!
Aftermath of severe storms across North Texas
Many North Texans are recovering after severe storms rolled through Thursday evening.
Cupid visits little sweethearts in NICU
Where there is love, there is life and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth says it's overflowing with bundles of love. Happy Valentine's Day!
Winter weather in North Texas: Beautiful ice photos
Despite the chaos caused when freezing rain falls in North Texas, the silent and stunning beauty of ice is something to admire.
