Texas teachers union launches website to track COVID-19 cases by school district
The American Federation of Teachers is providing a new tool to find and report COVID-19 cases by school district.
The American Federation of Teachers is providing a new tool to find and report COVID-19 cases by school district.
Dallas ISD considering staggered approach to return students to campus
Dallas ISD laid out its plans to return to in-person school with a staggered approach starting Sept. 28.
Dallas ISD laid out its plans to return to in-person school with a staggered approach starting Sept. 28.
Parkland Hospital closes COVID-19 unit as hospitalizations ease in North Texas
Hospital officials said Thursday its 3rd floor Tactical Care Unit was empty and all of its coronavirus patients had been moved to “traditional” wards.
Hospital officials said Thursday its 3rd floor Tactical Care Unit was empty and all of its coronavirus patients had been moved to “traditional” wards.
Downtown Dallas businesses starting to see some positive signs, but full rebound could take years
We are finally seeing some positives reemerging when it comes to Downtown Dallas businesses, but a full rebound could take years.
We are finally seeing some positives reemerging when it comes to Downtown Dallas businesses, but a full rebound could take years.
California's rate of coronavirus infections continue to drop
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate, tech roles
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
COVID-19 clinical trials seeking diverse enrollment
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
FEMA ends Lost Wages Assistance unemployment benefit program
The program ended on Sept. 5 and the Texas Workforce Commission says that because funding provided by FEMA was limited, they cannot extend payments beyond that date.
The program ended on Sept. 5 and the Texas Workforce Commission says that because funding provided by FEMA was limited, they cannot extend payments beyond that date.
Struggling American Airlines prepares to furlough 19,000 workers
American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.
American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.
‘I literally let my guard down for an hour’: Jillian Michaels got COVID-19 after working out with close friend
Jillian Michaels, famously known as a fitness guru, revealed she recovered after contracting COVID-19 from a workout friend during a FOX Business interview.
Jillian Michaels, famously known as a fitness guru, revealed she recovered after contracting COVID-19 from a workout friend during a FOX Business interview.
Texas universities blame off-campus parties for rising COVID-19 cases, but few are disciplining students
As Texas college towns see rising COVID-19 cases with the return of hundreds of thousands of students to campus, a small but increasing number of universities are disciplining students who attend or host house parties or Greek rush events.
As Texas college towns see rising COVID-19 cases with the return of hundreds of thousands of students to campus, a small but increasing number of universities are disciplining students who attend or host house parties or Greek rush events.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
American Airlines Center welcomes fans for first time since COVID-19 outbreak began
The arena, which can hold up to 18,500 when the Stars are playing, was capped at 20 percent capacity for social distancing purposes due to COVID-19.
The arena, which can hold up to 18,500 when the Stars are playing, was capped at 20 percent capacity for social distancing purposes due to COVID-19.
Baylor postpones season opener due to outbreak on Louisiana Tech roster
Baylor is the third Big 12 team that has had to postpone its scheduled season opener this week because of the coronavirus.
Baylor is the third Big 12 team that has had to postpone its scheduled season opener this week because of the coronavirus.
Allen fire chief participating in COVID-19 vaccine trial
Allen's fire chief is one of the tens of thousands of people worldwide who are helping researchers develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Allen's fire chief is one of the tens of thousands of people worldwide who are helping researchers develop a COVID-19 vaccine.