City Of Dallas To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines To Public At Convention Center
The city of Dallas will be receiving a direct allotment of COVID-19 vaccines, which will be distributed to the public at the convention center next week.
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The city of Dallas will be receiving a direct allotment of COVID-19 vaccines, which will be distributed to the public at the convention center next week.
After Dallas County officials voted to prioritize vulnerable zip codes in receiving the vaccine, Texas health officials have sent a warning that the decision is not in compliance with state guidelines.
When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic in America, the first two weeks of 2021 were abysmal.
Right now, vaccinations are only open to those in phase 1A, 1B priority group. That includes healthcare workers, first responders, people 65 or older or those with a chronic health condition.
Denton County residents can now sign up for a waitlist to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the new Vaccine Interest Portal.
Collin County launched a vaccine wait list on Jan.5 for Collin County residents who meet Texas Department of State Health Services Phase 1A and 1B categories for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 25,000 workers at a hospital in Texas can look forward to some extra cash in March — as long as they get a COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger has tested positive for the coronavirus.
It's been three weeks since the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine -- which was the first to rollout -- was given to frontline workers in North Texas.
The cold, wet weather didn't keep residents in Tarrant County from waiting in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine on New Year's Eve morning.
They said no COVID-19 vaccine should be kept 'in reserve' but while state leaders in Texas push for faster vaccinations health officials admit shipments to the state have been delayed or needed to be replaced.
Texas' top health official, Dr. John Hellerstedt, sent a message to health care providers Tuesday labelled "urgent". Concern is growing that much of the COVID-19 vaccine could be sitting unused.
COVID-19 vaccine providers in Texas, who have already received doses, are being urged by state leaders to give them out as quickly as possible.
Abbott said after getting the vaccine at a hospital in the state capital that federal health officials have urged governors to set an example.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Sunday that 9,856 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized across the state.
"We can put about 75,000 doses in there," said AFD Assistant Chief Gerald Randall, showing the department's new sub-zero freezer and medical-grade refrigerators.
The approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. has many seeing the end of pain, suffering and needless deaths. But one organization is warning a lot of other people see the vaccine as an opportunity to steal from consumers.
"It's an emotional and exciting day. We've been dealing with this since March taking care of the sickest patients here," said Dr. Zachary Dreyfuss, an ICU physician.
The tool that could finally beat back COVID-19 is here, but according to recent polls, most people are fine with letting others try it out first.
Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are on the ground at Methodist Dallas Medical Center this morning. The hospital is among the first in the U.S. to receive the medicine.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center will be among the first four sites in Texas to get the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, December 14.
The U.S. Food and and Drug Administration said Friday it will work quickly to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use after an advisory panel voted in favor of it.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
"Keeping educators healthy keeps our kids in school and our economy going," the letter to Gov. Greg Abbott reads in part.
"I'm not gonna lie. The first thing I thought about was my family and I wanted to be there for my grandkids," said David McClure.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
In an exclusive interview, Rick Zamarripa and Sam Thompson reflected on the lives of their sons and the friendship formed in the decade since the tragedy.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
He taught students how to manage supply chains, but prosecutors say a former Texas Tech professor used that same knowledge to run an illegal fentanyl network.
Sheriff King, 57, was accused of retaliating against a female employee who filed a human resources complaint against him for sexual harassment in June 2025.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
In an exclusive interview, Rick Zamarripa and Sam Thompson reflected on the lives of their sons and the friendship formed in the decade since the tragedy.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
He taught students how to manage supply chains, but prosecutors say a former Texas Tech professor used that same knowledge to run an illegal fentanyl network.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
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.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
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.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
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.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
From charm bracelets to flags and headbands, there's plenty of free merch at the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
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.
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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