Local officials around Texas say Abbott's COVID-19 restrictions aren't enough
Three months after Abbott announced the 15% rule, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows that in regions with the worst outbreaks the restrictions have done little to ease an overburdened health care system.
Three months after Abbott announced the 15% rule, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows that in regions with the worst outbreaks the restrictions have done little to ease an overburdened health care system.
Former DeSoto councilman and his wife die from COVID-19
A former councilman in Desoto and his wife both died from COVID-19 Monday evening.
A former councilman in Desoto and his wife both died from COVID-19 Monday evening.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
No fans inside AAC as Dallas Mavericks start 2020-21 season
The Mavericks aren't giving any timetable on when they could start allowing fans for home games this season.
The Mavericks aren't giving any timetable on when they could start allowing fans for home games this season.
Collin County dad leaves hospital after 150 day battle with COVID-19
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Arlington Fire Department preparing for vaccines
The city of Arlington is ready for its first COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The city of Arlington is ready for its first COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
COVID relief bill includes restaurant relief for North Texas businesses
The Texas Restaurant Association says somewhere between 10,000 and 12,000 restaurants have closed in the state since March of this year. And while another round of federal relief is on the way, the damage to the industry could take years to repair.
The Texas Restaurant Association says somewhere between 10,000 and 12,000 restaurants have closed in the state since March of this year. And while another round of federal relief is on the way, the damage to the industry could take years to repair.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus coordinator, says she will retire
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
Save Our Stages Act will provide financial relief to North Texas music venues
Stopped cold by a global pandemic, North Texas venues went from a packed house to an empty house and reopenings at a snail’s pace. But the passage of the COVID relief bill gave live entertainment a much-needed lifeline.
Stopped cold by a global pandemic, North Texas venues went from a packed house to an empty house and reopenings at a snail’s pace. But the passage of the COVID relief bill gave live entertainment a much-needed lifeline.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Fauci, CDC say new COVID-19 strain accelerating spread in UK may already be in US
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
Walgreens, CVS to begin vaccinating Texans at long-term care facilities next week
Walgreens and CVS are preparing to vaccinate millions of residents and staff at long-term care facilities in Texas as soon as next Monday.
Walgreens and CVS are preparing to vaccinate millions of residents and staff at long-term care facilities in Texas as soon as next Monday.
Gov. Abbott gets COVID-19 vaccination in effort to assure Texans of safety, importance
Gov. Abbott said he received the shot at an Austin hospital to help reassure the public that COVID-19 inoculations are safe.
Gov. Abbott said he received the shot at an Austin hospital to help reassure the public that COVID-19 inoculations are safe.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin for Cook Children’s staff
Officials said at least 2,000 medical professionals got their first doses of the Pfizer's vaccine.
Officials said at least 2,000 medical professionals got their first doses of the Pfizer's vaccine.
Fauci, other top health officials publicly receive first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.