Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales

Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.

Dallas County to consider QR code system for COVID-19 vaccine registration

Clay Jenkins said county commissioners will vote on an emergency contract next week to hire a vendor to develop a QR code system, which he said will ensure ones registering for a vaccination are the ones actually getting it.

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.

CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.

100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated

A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.

Fauci says Trump administration’s approach to COVID-19 ‘very likely’ cost lives

On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”

Many frustrated by the COVID-19 vaccination process in Tarrant County

North Texans who receive the COVID-19 vaccine are asked routine questions before the vaccine goes into arms, but tougher questions surround Tarrant County’s overall process. 

North Texas COVID-19 vaccine locations and distribution sites

A list of vaccination locations, links and contact numbers in North Texas for the COVID-19 vaccine. Locations and times may change. 

Dallas to distribute 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines at convention center

The city of Dallas is getting its own allocation of COVID-19 vaccine shots to begin inoculating residents at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center next week.

Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program

Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Dallas County leaders regrouping for plan to vaccinate most vulnerable population

Dallas County commissioners will meet Friday to once again develop a plan to vaccinate vulnerable populations for COVID-19 after approving and then rescinding a plan in a span of two days.

Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing

After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Texas high school student wins car for donating blood

Everyone who donated blood December 1 - January 10 had their name automatically put into a drawing for a car.