US registers highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19

The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.

Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check

While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.

Dallas to open mega COVID-19 vaccine site at Fair Park

COVID-19 vaccines will be available at Fair Park beginning on Monday to frontline workers, senior citizens and people with high-risk medical conditions. But, it's by appointment only.

Harris County confirms first-known Texas case of COVID-19 variant

Harris County health officials confirmed the first-known case in Texas of the COVID-19 variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom and is believed to be more transmissible.

Governors work to expedite vaccine effort after slow start

New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough.

First case of coronavirus variant detected in Pennsylvania

A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.

UC San Diego places COVID-19 test kits in vending machines throughout campus

The students living on campus are required to be tested at least once a week, with no more than nine days between two tests, and testing is available free to students.

Denton, Collin counties await more COVID-19 vaccines from state

Thousands of people in Denton and Collin counties are now on waiting lists to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. But both counties are still waiting on the state to send more supply.

Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020

Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.

Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible

A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.

2021 Grammy Awards postponed amid surge of COVID-19 cases, deaths in LA County

The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast on March 14, 2021 due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

Texas State requiring COVID-19 tests for students, staff living on campus

A letter to students dated Jan. 4 shared what Texas State students are expected to do before returning to campus for the spring semester.

Southlake Carroll head coach Riley Dodge tests positive for COVID-19

Riley Dodge announced Tuesday he had tested positive for the coronavirus and will still be in isolation when the Dragons (11-1) play Duncanville (10-1) at Globe Life Park on Saturday.