UN: Pandemic could push tens of millions into chronic hunger
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
The United Nations says the ranks of the world’s hungry grew by 10 million last year and warns that the coronavirus pandemic could push as many as 130 million more people into chronic hunger this year.
Thieves steal equipment from COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove
Thieves targeted a new walk-up COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove, keeping it from opening on Monday.
Thieves targeted a new walk-up COVID-19 testing site in Pleasant Grove, keeping it from opening on Monday.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall implements surge plan due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is implementing its surge plan because of a spike in people being hospitalized for COVID-19.
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is implementing its surge plan because of a spike in people being hospitalized for COVID-19.
Medical experts weigh in on whether or not to send kids back to school in the fall
Now that Texas is leaving it up to parents to decide whether to return to school or continue with a virtual education, many parents are struggling to decide which decision is best for their child.
Now that Texas is leaving it up to parents to decide whether to return to school or continue with a virtual education, many parents are struggling to decide which decision is best for their child.
Denton County struggling to keep up with COVID-19 testing demand
The Denton County Public Health Department says a surge in testing demand is causing a backlog and delaying test results by up to a week or more.
The Denton County Public Health Department says a surge in testing demand is causing a backlog and delaying test results by up to a week or more.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Some North Texas high schools resume summer workouts amid COVID-19 outbreak
Student-athletes across Texas were allowed to resume summer workouts on Monday, but some high schools and middle schools opted not to participate.
Student-athletes across Texas were allowed to resume summer workouts on Monday, but some high schools and middle schools opted not to participate.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.
NY gov. warns visitors from 'highest-risk' coronavirus states to fill out paperwork or face $2,000 fine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
Dallas ISD could lose $130 million-plus in federal funds if in-person classes don’t resume in fall
President Trump has threatened to pull funding for schools that don't return to the classroom this fall, which could cost Dallas ISD more than $130 million in federal dollars.
President Trump has threatened to pull funding for schools that don't return to the classroom this fall, which could cost Dallas ISD more than $130 million in federal dollars.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Texas Supreme Court refuses to order Houston to host Texas GOP convention
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed an appeal of a state district judge’s denial of a temporary restraining order sought by the state Republican Party.
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed an appeal of a state district judge’s denial of a temporary restraining order sought by the state Republican Party.
Kroger stops giving customers coins as change
Grocery store Kroger has stopped giving coin change due to a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery store Kroger has stopped giving coin change due to a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus recoveries in the US surpass 1 million as death toll also increases, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Tips to ensure you are properly wearing a mask
Dr. Ming Nghi fromTexas Health Resources shares his best mask wearing tips including whether you should wear it in the vehicle and what to do if you sweat through it in the summer heat.
Dr. Ming Nghi fromTexas Health Resources shares his best mask wearing tips including whether you should wear it in the vehicle and what to do if you sweat through it in the summer heat.
Federal, state help arriving for North Texas hospitals treating COVID-19 patients
North Texas hospitals will be getting more help this week as they continue to deal with the surge in hospitalizations due to COVID-19.
North Texas hospitals will be getting more help this week as they continue to deal with the surge in hospitalizations due to COVID-19.
Costco to keep coronavirus senior hours indefinitely after planning to reduce them
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
Texas sheriff passes away after battling COVID-19
The sheriff for a West Texas county passed away Saturday after battling COVID-19.
The sheriff for a West Texas county passed away Saturday after battling COVID-19.