Assisted living home residents are looking for pen pals during a time of isolation amid pandemic
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
Texas Rangers open summer camp in Arlington as player tests positive for COVID-19
The Texas Rangers were supposed to be all settled in and fully acquainted with their new stadium by now, ready to spend the July 4 holiday weekend playing games at home.
The Texas Rangers were supposed to be all settled in and fully acquainted with their new stadium by now, ready to spend the July 4 holiday weekend playing games at home.
Independence Day celebration in Stockyards ‘dialed back’ due to coronavirus pandemic
A multi-day Independence Day celebration in the Fort Worth Stockyards was “dialed back” in the wake of the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
A multi-day Independence Day celebration in the Fort Worth Stockyards was “dialed back” in the wake of the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Families plan at-home viewing celebrations to watch Kaboom Town fireworks online
The Fourth of July will be celebrated much differently this year than in the past, with the largest fireworks show in North Texas moved online.
The Fourth of July will be celebrated much differently this year than in the past, with the largest fireworks show in North Texas moved online.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Fort Worth fireworks display to take place, but people asked to stay home to watch
Organizers say the fireworks will be detonated at twice the normal altitude to make sure as many people as possible can the show.
Organizers say the fireworks will be detonated at twice the normal altitude to make sure as many people as possible can the show.
Texas Republicans vote to keep in-person July convention in Houston amid coronavirus pandemic
Leaders of the Texas Republican Party voted overwhelmingly in favor of an in-person convention Thursday night.
Leaders of the Texas Republican Party voted overwhelmingly in favor of an in-person convention Thursday night.
Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, setting single-day record
Dallas County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, a stunning number showing a serious outbreak is taking place in one of Texas’ most populous areas.
Dallas County reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, a stunning number showing a serious outbreak is taking place in one of Texas’ most populous areas.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
Minor League Baseball announces there will be no season for 2020
The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”
The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”
Abbott, HHSC extend emergency SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
The emergency July allotments are in addition to the $628 million in benefits previously provided to Texans in April, May, and June.
The emergency July allotments are in addition to the $628 million in benefits previously provided to Texans in April, May, and June.
Dallas public COVID-19 testing sites struggling to keep up with demand
Testing demand across North Texas is surging.
Testing demand across North Texas is surging.
UT Southwestern doctors predict 50 percent increase in hospitalizations if COVID-19 spread continues
Doctors at UT Southwestern project a 50 percent jump in hospitalizations in Dallas and Tarrant counties by mid-July if current COVID-19 rates continue.
Doctors at UT Southwestern project a 50 percent jump in hospitalizations in Dallas and Tarrant counties by mid-July if current COVID-19 rates continue.
North Texas leaders reminding people to avoid large gatherings this July 4th weekend
North Texas leaders are reminding people to avoid large gatherings for the July 4th weekend.
North Texas leaders are reminding people to avoid large gatherings for the July 4th weekend.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.