Colleyville Mayor Richard Newton Defends Not Enforcing Tarrant County's Mask Mandate During COVID-19 Case Surge
Mayor Richard Newton told CBS 11 he feels if the city were to enforce it, the police department wouldn't be able to keep up.
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Mayor Richard Newton told CBS 11 he feels if the city were to enforce it, the police department wouldn't be able to keep up.
With Tarrant County requiring face masks inside businesses, Arlington resident Louann Wilmeth said she expects to make many more masks in the coming days.
Comparing them to wearing football helmets and cowboy hats, signs about face mask requirements started appearing early Friday in store windows across Fort Worth.
Tarrant County business owners who spoke to CBS 11 News say they support the new mask requirement, even if customers don't.
"We are sharing the diagnosis publicly as a reminder to all to take necessary precautions. Mask-up," said Moon.
Tarrant County announced a face mask ordinance effective, Friday June 26 at 6:00 p.m. through August 3.
A face mask ordinance for all of Tarrant County was announced this morning as the county reached its second-highest daily count of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
Tarrant County on Thursday reported 517 new cases of COVID-19 -- a record-high for the county and North Texas.
Describing a "culture war" he didn't even know existed, Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter came to the defense of essential workers he said were "accosted and berated," for simply wearing a mask.
A face mask ordinance for all of Tarrant County is expected to be announced Thursday, sources tell CBS 11 News.
Dallas and Tarrant counties each reported over 400 news cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
TCU is offering free COVID-19 testing on campus for students and employees this upcoming week.
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man who they say stalked a group of teenage girls before exposing himself to them at a Southlake HomeGoods store.
Southlake police are looking for a man who witnesses say exposed himself to a group of teenage girls at the area HomeGoods store.
Tarrant Co. commissioners voted 4-0 to remove a highly scrutinized monument honoring Confederate war soldiers currently in front of the historic county courthouse.
Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing continues to be available in Arlington for Tarrant County residents who meet testing eligibility criteria.
Dallas County reported 228 new cases and one death. There were 50 more in Tarrant County, 16 in Denton and 15 new cases and one death in Collin County.
With most North Texas businesses back open at some capacity, more people are venturing out from their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
"We may be in the third inning of a nine-inning game. Increased mobility creates risk that new cases will surge."
A man was arrested in Tarrant County late Monday evening after authorities said he reportedly set a recreational vehicle on fire before barricading himself in a garage, leading to a SWAT standoff.
Tarrant County has increased test sites, but has had trouble filling appointment slots.
Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) reported 485 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, of which 423 were caused by a federal prison outbreak.
Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) reported six new coronavirus fatalities, bringing the county's death toll to 101.
Tarrant County now has 95 confirmed deaths from the COVID-19 virus and 735 people have recovered.
Tarrant County Public Health reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Thursday.
A driver was killed after being ejected from an SUV during a crash with a train in Dallas County Friday afternoon, officials said.
The Fort Worth Zoo has welcomed its first-ever African fish eagle chick, marking a rare and significant conservation milestone for the species.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A driver was killed after being ejected from an SUV during a crash with a train in Dallas County Friday afternoon, officials said.
The Fort Worth Zoo has welcomed its first-ever African fish eagle chick, marking a rare and significant conservation milestone for the species.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
The family of an Afghan immigrant who died one day after being taken into custody by ICE in Texas says it has received no answers as to what caused the man's death.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
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.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is out for the entire 2026 season and will lose his $15 million salary after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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.
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