Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Plano ISD to hold online-only classes through Labor Day
Plano ISD announced Friday it will start the school year in a completely virtual environment for all students due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Plano ISD announced Friday it will start the school year in a completely virtual environment for all students due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
TEA reverses itself, now allows schools to offer online-only instruction for up to eight weeks
The Texas Education Agency announced Friday that school districts will be allowed to limit on-campus instruction for the first four weeks of the school year. Districts can then extend that period an additional four weeks with a waiver request.
The Texas Education Agency announced Friday that school districts will be allowed to limit on-campus instruction for the first four weeks of the school year. Districts can then extend that period an additional four weeks with a waiver request.
Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening.
Mask mandate successfully slowing spread of COVID-19 in North Texas, new report says
Governor Greg Abbott responded to critics in his own party who think his mask requirement goes too far.
Governor Greg Abbott responded to critics in his own party who think his mask requirement goes too far.
Fauci says attacks on him by some in White House 'only reflecting negatively on them'
Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.
Infighting over the White House's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is spilling further into public view, with trade adviser Peter Navarro panning Dr. Anthony Fauci as President Donald Trump stands watch.
Grand Prairie ISD will follow Dallas County order postponing in-person classes until Labor Day
Grand Prairie ISD was planning to allow two options for students to start the fall semester, in-person or virtual learning, but then news came down that no schools in Dallas County would be allowed to hold in-person classes until at least September 8.
Grand Prairie ISD was planning to allow two options for students to start the fall semester, in-person or virtual learning, but then news came down that no schools in Dallas County would be allowed to hold in-person classes until at least September 8.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dallas County orders all schools to postpone in-person classes until Sept. 8
Dallas County health officials say no public or private schools in the county will be allowed to hold in-person classes until at least Sept. 8.
Dallas County health officials say no public or private schools in the county will be allowed to hold in-person classes until at least Sept. 8.
North Texas woman who doctors said was near death is continuing to recover from COVID-19
A 24-year-old woman diagnosed with COVID-19 said the virus took a devastating toll on her body.
A 24-year-old woman diagnosed with COVID-19 said the virus took a devastating toll on her body.
Downtown Dallas businesses take economic hit with few visitors during pandemic
Many business owners are keeping a close eye on budgets and the future.
Many business owners are keeping a close eye on budgets and the future.
CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
Dallas compliance code officers educate people in the zip code with the highest number of COVID-19 cases
Several Dallas neighborhoods got visits from code compliance officers on Thursday.
Several Dallas neighborhoods got visits from code compliance officers on Thursday.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan'
Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."
Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."
Arkansas to require face masks to combat coronavirus surge
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order Thursday requiring people to wear face masks in public throughout the state, which has had a surge in coronavirus cases over the past several weeks.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an order Thursday requiring people to wear face masks in public throughout the state, which has had a surge in coronavirus cases over the past several weeks.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka gives away 44,000 bottles of hand sanitizer in Dallas
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has been making hand sanitizer, and gave away 44,000 bottles in Dallas on Thursday.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has been making hand sanitizer, and gave away 44,000 bottles in Dallas on Thursday.