Tarrant County Wants Teachers Among First To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
"Keeping educators healthy keeps our kids in school and our economy going," the letter to Gov. Greg Abbott reads in part.
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"Keeping educators healthy keeps our kids in school and our economy going," the letter to Gov. Greg Abbott reads in part.
Tracing teams in Tarrant County are trying to address cases for those who became sick within the past six days.
Three people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and dozens of families have been displaced.
Images from Chopper 11 after storms rip through Arlington Texas Tuesday night.
As the sun rose above Arlington Texas, the extent of the damage could be seen from Chopper 11.
Severe storms moved through North Texas Tuesday night, Nov. 24 prompting severe weather alerts.
Judge Glen Whitley said he is relying on the advice of local medical professionals he trusts, as well as support from other residents who aren't speaking out during public meetings.
An order requiring face coverings could also be extended through the winter.
On Wednesday, MedStar Mobile Health ambulances were dispatched to 111 COVID-19 related calls, the highest number in a single day since the pandemic began.
Dallas County on Thursday reported 1,860 new COVID-19 cases, which is the second time this week it has reached a daily record high. Tarrant County also added 1,777 to its total.
MedStar is experiencing record numbers of patients potentially experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms.
Tarrant County on Wednesday reported 2,112 new COVID-19 cases, which is the highest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
At least eight Tarrant County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 told contact tracers they had attended Dallas Cowboys home games within the last month and a half, health officials said Wednesday.
Tarrant County is now under a public health warning as virus case numbers reach what the public health director called "dire" levels.
Dallas County reported 1,458 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, while Tarrant County added 1,523 more cases.
With the rise in local COVID-19 cases, Cook Children's Medical Center is changing its inpatient visitor policy to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus on campus.
Tarrant County reported 1,062 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with three more deaths.
As votes are still being counted, disinformation about the process to tally results in key battleground states – and even in North Texas – is spreading.
Tarrant County is still processing absentee ballots the election board had trouble scanning due to a barcode issue.
It was just before 4:00 a.m. when the operator of the 2018 Kawasaki, who had a passenger on the back, refused to stop and lead police on a short chase near Denton Highway.
In an urgent court hearing Wednesday, Tarrant County's elections administrator asked a judge to allow his office more time to count thousands of defective mail-in ballots.
Tarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia said the problem ballots represent between 2% and 3% of the total early vote.
The Dallas County Republican Party is criticizing Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins for being hypocritical after he attended a Democratic political event in Tarrant County.
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is visiting North Texas on the last day of early voting in the state.
Over the last two days, ballot scanning machines have not been able to read about one in five ballots, according to elections administrator Heider Garcia.
The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for a second season in a row, reports say.
The trial of nine defendants accused of mounting an attack of a North Texas ICE detention facility resumed on Tuesday.
The massive tranche of files the Justice Department currently maintains is more than 65,000 pages shorter than what the agency initially released.
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
The attacker who opened fire at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend appears to have posted antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic messages on social media.
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for a second season in a row, reports say.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
The trial of nine defendants accused of mounting an attack of a North Texas ICE detention facility resumed on Tuesday.
The massive tranche of files the Justice Department currently maintains is more than 65,000 pages shorter than what the agency initially released.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
The massive tranche of files the Justice Department currently maintains is more than 65,000 pages shorter than what the agency initially released.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
Jack Fink had a short Q&A with Ken Paxton while he was campaigning in Fort Worth the weekend before Election Day. Paxton says he's "got a shot" at winning the Republican race for U.S. Senate outright. He also discussed his newest campaign ad, created by his daughter.
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.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Frogs had never won a Big 12 title or been to the NCAA Sweet 16 until last year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Chet Holmgren had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 on Sunday night.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed point guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract after he thrived as an undrafted rookie free agent on a two-way deal.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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.
