Dallas County hopes to follow Bexar County's lead by issuing mask mandate for businesses
Bexar County now has a law making it mandatory to wear a mask in any commercial business. It’s an order that Governor Greg Abbott agrees with.
Bexar County now has a law making it mandatory to wear a mask in any commercial business. It’s an order that Governor Greg Abbott agrees with.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Five SMU student athletes test positive for COVID-19; school asks all athletes to sign waiver
The athletic department said 75 student athletes across multiple sports were tested and all five who tested positive were asymptomatic.
The athletic department said 75 student athletes across multiple sports were tested and all five who tested positive were asymptomatic.
More airlines starting to require passengers to wear masks
With more people feeling comfortable enough to fly again, many airlines are making masks a requirement for everyone on board.
With more people feeling comfortable enough to fly again, many airlines are making masks a requirement for everyone on board.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Organizers to make decision by July if State Fair of Texas will return in 2020
State Fair of Texas officials says they will make a decision by mid or late July whether or not the annual event will happen this year.
State Fair of Texas officials says they will make a decision by mid or late July whether or not the annual event will happen this year.
Texas county orders businesses to require face coverings when distancing isn’t feasible
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
Dallas County reports record-breaking 413 new COVID-19 cases; Death of 12-year-old may be COVID-19 related
The spike in new COVID-19 cases continues in Dallas County, as a new daily record was set Wednesday with 413 new cases of the coronavirus being reported.
The spike in new COVID-19 cases continues in Dallas County, as a new daily record was set Wednesday with 413 new cases of the coronavirus being reported.
Study: COVID-19 impacts women in Texas financially more than men
The demographic of a typical Texas woman is a 36-year-old woman of color making $35,000 a year or less. In a webinar Tuesday, the Texas Women’s Foundation covered their new economic report about issues women in Texas are facing in 2020.
The demographic of a typical Texas woman is a 36-year-old woman of color making $35,000 a year or less. In a webinar Tuesday, the Texas Women’s Foundation covered their new economic report about issues women in Texas are facing in 2020.
A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ill could have a better chance of survival.
As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ill could have a better chance of survival.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
Abbott says plenty of hospital beds available for COVID-19 patients as Texas mayors ask for mask requirements
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
Families happily return to Great Wolf Lodge as resorts take COVID-19 precautions
The Great Wolf Lodge on Tuesday joined the Gaylord Texan as the second large North Texas family resort to reopen its doors to guests.
The Great Wolf Lodge on Tuesday joined the Gaylord Texan as the second large North Texas family resort to reopen its doors to guests.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
Arlington Martin HS suspends football workouts after player tests positive for COVID-19
Summer workouts are on hold at one Arlington high school because of a positive coronavirus case.
Summer workouts are on hold at one Arlington high school because of a positive coronavirus case.
Parkland Hospital doctors and nurses helping to bridge the gap for COVID-19 families
One of the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic is that the sickest patients cannot see their family in the hospital. But the team at Parkland Hospital in Dallas is working to bridge that gap.
One of the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic is that the sickest patients cannot see their family in the hospital. But the team at Parkland Hospital in Dallas is working to bridge that gap.