Coronavirus In Texas: Less Invasive, Painful Test Coming To Dallas County
Healthcare workers will soon offer a less invasive and painful nasal swab test for the coronavirus in Dallas county.
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Healthcare workers will soon offer a less invasive and painful nasal swab test for the coronavirus in Dallas county.
A man from Euless in his 30s with underlying health conditions has died from the coronavirus.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley issued an executive order extending shelter at home orders until April 30 and county commissioners are expected to approve it during a meeting Tuesday morning.
Five more residents of Tarrant County have died from the coronavirus, bringing the total there to 18 deaths.
One of the patients was a resident of the Heartis Arlington assisted living and memory care home. The other was an elderly man from Fort Worth with underlying health conditions.
One patient was an elderly Southlake resident with underlying health conditions. The other patient was a "younger person from Haltom City with no known health conditions."
Tarrant County Public Health confirmed that another resident, an adult male from Fort Worth has died after testing positive for the coronavirus.
County health director Vinny Taneja said all three were elderly patients with underlying health conditions and were being monitored by health care workers.
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.
Two more Tarrant County residents, a man and a woman, have died from the coronavirus.
While the number of overall cases in the county rose to 273 Tuesday, an emergency management spokesman said health care facilities aren't taxed with an overwhelming number of COVID-19 patients.
Specially trained paramedics with MedStar will be sent to the homes of Tarrant County residents who are being investigated by officials as possibly having the virus.
For the time being, property owners in Tarrant County will get a short reprieve from what's become an annual source of tax sticker shock.
Officials in Tarrant County have announced "stay at home" orders to combat the continuing spread of the coronavirus.
\More North Texas counties have signaled they plan to follow Dallas County and issue stay at home orders Tuesday.
Tarrant County has not yet enforced a "shelter in place" order as it looks to first see the results of current restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Tarrant County Public Health officials reported 10 new positive COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County Friday, as well as two recoveries.
All residents and staff at a retirement center in Arlington where a man who died from COVID-19 lived are expected to be tested Friday, officials announced.
Tarrant County Public Health reported 10 new positive COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County on Thursday.
It was announced Tuesday evening that Patrick James, who lived at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, died on Sunday and had tested positive for COVID-19.
Amid the spread of COVID-19, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced an updated emergency declaration scheduled to take effect at midnight.
As more people begin to be tested for the coronavirus in North Texas the number of positive cases continues to climb -- including in Tarrant County.
Tarrant County's sixth confirmed case of COVID-19 is a health care worker, who was working with sick patients, according to the county public health director.
Tarrant County on Tuesday reported its sixth positive case of COVID-19, and health officials believe its the first case caused by "local transmission."
A Tarrant County resident who traveled out of state has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the fifth case for the county.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
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.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is hoping voters will elect him next year to the seat he has held since July. Hancock and the Comptroller's office are building the state's new education savings accounts program from the ground up. It is set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, attorney and former FBI agent Tony Box tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and current State Senator Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
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.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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.
