There aren't enough substitute teachers to step in when coronavirus keeps Texas teachers out of the classroom

Texas school districts, like those across the country, are having trouble keeping their classrooms staffed as teachers stay home for COVID-related quarantine or isolation and the well of substitute teachers is drier than in past years.

Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach

The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.

Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say

A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.

RodeoHouston 2021 canceled due to health, safety concerns

RodeoHouston has been canceled for 2021. The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will go on in March.

North Texas counties reporting record-high numbers of COVID-19 deaths

While deaths continue to be reported at a high level, the amount of hospital patients is projected to continue to make a steady decline.

Dallas County expanding COVID-19 vaccine registration plan

Dallas County is trying to reach underserved populations and make it easier for everyone to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.

TWC facing backlog after unemployment benefits briefly expired

The Texas Workforce Commission is once again facing a major backlog. It got swamped with calls after federal unemployment benefits briefly expired.

Vaccination hub at Texas Motor Speedway off to fast start

One of the largest COVID-19 vaccination hubs in the country is up and running at Texas Motor Speedway.

Tarrant County officials want to expand access to COVID-19 vaccine

Tarrant County commissioners discussed more ways to reach underserved communities and overcome challenges like language barriers when registering and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill

President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.

Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week

The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.

Gov. Greg Abbott touts pandemic recovery success in State of the State address

The governor focused on the pandemic successes in Texas. While there have been issues along the way and more than 36,000 deaths, Abbott said things are moving in the right direction.

Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package

President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.

Dallas police accepting donations as they show support for healthcare workers

Dallas police officers, moved by the continual strain placed on healthcare workers during the pandemic, are organizing a show of support on Saturday.

Mayfest in Fort Worth canceled for second year in a row due to COVID-19

The host, Trinity Collaborative, again canceled the four-day event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Mayfest was canceled as well.

WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID

A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.