Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
Southwest Preparatory Conference becomes first group in Texas to cancel fall high school sports
The Southwest Preparatory Conference has canceled fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first group in Texas to cancel high school sports seasons for the fall semester.
The Southwest Preparatory Conference has canceled fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first group in Texas to cancel high school sports seasons for the fall semester.
Dallas mother creates Facebook group to help make virtual learning easier for parents, students
A Dallas ISD mother created a social network with hundreds of other families who now have to make virtual learning a way of life for at least a month.
A Dallas ISD mother created a social network with hundreds of other families who now have to make virtual learning a way of life for at least a month.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
TABC investigating Deep Ellum 'restaurant' for possibly not following COVID-19 protocols
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says it has an ongoing investigation into a Deep Ellum restaurant.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says it has an ongoing investigation into a Deep Ellum restaurant.
Parents of North Texas special needs children work to make virtual learning effective
As many parents are struggling to navigate the world of virtual learning, some are in an even more difficult situation -- they're parents of students with special needs.
As many parents are struggling to navigate the world of virtual learning, some are in an even more difficult situation -- they're parents of students with special needs.
Jerry Jones willing to open roof, end zone doors at AT&T Stadium for 2020 games
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he's willing to open plenty of space at AT&T Stadium to allow fans in the stands.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he's willing to open plenty of space at AT&T Stadium to allow fans in the stands.
Texas airline workers share their concerns as they wait for extension to CARES Act
Friday morning, airline workers who are relying on an extension of the CARES Act shared their worries and demands.
Friday morning, airline workers who are relying on an extension of the CARES Act shared their worries and demands.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dallas County contact tracers focused on schools
A former nurse is one of those helping with the tough task of tracing the contacts of infected people.
A former nurse is one of those helping with the tough task of tracing the contacts of infected people.
Dallas County to allow people without symptoms to be tested for COVID-19
Dallas County is once again relaxing the criteria for people who want to be tested for COVID-19.
Dallas County is once again relaxing the criteria for people who want to be tested for COVID-19.
TCU reports 55 new COVID-19 cases on campus
TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull sent out a letter to students Tuesday asking them not to host parties, attend parties or come on class if they feel sick.
TCU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull sent out a letter to students Tuesday asking them not to host parties, attend parties or come on class if they feel sick.
As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
95-year-old World War II veteran released from hospital after COVID-19 battle passes away
A 95-year-old Dallas World War II veteran who was released from the hospital after a two-week-long battle with COVID-19 has died.
A 95-year-old Dallas World War II veteran who was released from the hospital after a two-week-long battle with COVID-19 has died.
Two Texas A&M sororities under quarantine orders due to COVID-19
At least two sororities at Texas A&M are under chapter wide quarantine orders due to coronavirus exposure.
At least two sororities at Texas A&M are under chapter wide quarantine orders due to coronavirus exposure.
North Texas family decides to take their mom out of nursing home after months of no physical contact
Families across North Texas continue to fight for more visitation as some nursing homes and assisted living facilities slowly start to open back up with limited visits.
Families across North Texas continue to fight for more visitation as some nursing homes and assisted living facilities slowly start to open back up with limited visits.