Garland ISD outlines detailed plan to safely return students to school
Garland ISD has announced very specific details about back-to-school safety plans.
Garland ISD has announced very specific details about back-to-school safety plans.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
COVID-19 deaths straining Dallas County medical examiner’s morgue capacity
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office ran out of room Tuesday to place dead bodies waiting for an autopsy. For the first time, they had to place some bodies in a refrigerated truck at the back of the county morgue.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office ran out of room Tuesday to place dead bodies waiting for an autopsy. For the first time, they had to place some bodies in a refrigerated truck at the back of the county morgue.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Gov. Newsom orders additional businesses in most of California to reclose
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for 13th straight day
For the 13th day in a row, Dallas County health officials reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases.
For the 13th day in a row, Dallas County health officials reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases.
Texas Rangers furlough 12 percent of employees due to COVID-19 financial crunch
The Texas Rangers furloughed about 60 employees on Tuesday, blaming the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for a worsening financial situation.
The Texas Rangers furloughed about 60 employees on Tuesday, blaming the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for a worsening financial situation.
Oklahoma's governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
Progress made with experimental COVID-19 vaccine
One of dozens of vaccines in development around the world will soon enter a final phase of human tests.
One of dozens of vaccines in development around the world will soon enter a final phase of human tests.
Abbott: Texas will loosen restrictions for schools’ online-only instruction amid pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas school districts will be allowed to extend online-only learning past the first three weeks of the school year.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas school districts will be allowed to extend online-only learning past the first three weeks of the school year.
Texas reports record number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations on Tuesday
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time last week and set a record Tuesday with 10,745 new cases.
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time last week and set a record Tuesday with 10,745 new cases.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Lewisville ISD announces one-week delay for back-to-school start date
Lewisville ISD is the latest North Texas school district to push its original back-to-school date.
Lewisville ISD is the latest North Texas school district to push its original back-to-school date.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
You may be owed interest on your tax refund, IRS says
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it.
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it.
Dallas ISD police sergeant beats COVID-19 after 100 days in the hospital
After more than 100 days battling COVID-19, a Dallas ISD police sergeant returned home.
After more than 100 days battling COVID-19, a Dallas ISD police sergeant returned home.
Tarrant County health director on upcoming school year: "most low-risk scenario is online-only learning"
Tarrant county's health director said on Tuesday the best scenario for the start of the school year is "online-only learning.”
Tarrant county's health director said on Tuesday the best scenario for the start of the school year is "online-only learning.”
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.