Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo

New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.

US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time

The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.

Houston police officer passes away from COVID-19

A Houston police officer has died after battling COVID-19 for some time, according to the Houston Police Department.

North Texans were out and about for Black Friday shopping

Pre-dawn on Black Friday 2020, the line outside a Dallas Best Buy store started forming not long after Thanksgiving dinner.

Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries

Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.

Supreme Court blocks New York's pandemic limits on houses of worship

In a 5-4 vote, the high court barred New York from enforcing certain attendance limits at houses of worship in so-called COVID-19 hot spots. 

Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need

One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.

Americans should be warned of coronavirus vaccine side effects, medical experts say

While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.

Texas funeral becomes ‘super spreader’ event after 40 people contract COVID-19

Video from inside a Hillsboro funeral home shows people packed inside for a service. Now, more than 40 people who were inside have tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID cases across North Texas hospitals stay above 15% for second straight day

Area health officials say for the second day in a row on Wednesday, virus patients occupy more than 15% of hospital beds for the North Texas 19-county hospital region.

Health pandemic takes a chunk out of typically busiest travel day

Wednesday is typically one of the busiest travel days of the year. Similar to what we’re seeing nationwide, both Love Field and DFW Airport saw significantly fewer travelers this Thanksgiving travel season.

Evangelical doctors’ group urges churches to halt in-person services amid COVID-19 surge

The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.

Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19

Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.