As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal

As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.

North Texas sports leaders prepare for ‘new normal’ during coronavirus pandemic

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, the Texas Rangers chief operating officer and the commissioner of the Big XII said they hope sports can be part of people’s lives sometime soon, but they emphasized fan safety is a major concern for them.

Wilmer-Hutchins H.S. seniors reconnect in virtual lunchroom

Graduating seniors from Wilmer Hutchins High School were brought together Thursday for a celebration in a virtual lunchroom experience.

North Texas medical, dental offices preparing to reopen Friday

Medical and dental offices in North Texas are making big adjustments in order to prepare to serve regular patients again.

American Airlines posts $2.2 billion loss during COVID-19 pandemic

American Airlines reported a staggering loss of $2.24 billion for the first quarter, when the coronavirus pandemic triggered a sharp drop in air travel. The Fort Worth-based carrier is looking at significant downsizing.

Moviegoers out of luck as nearly all North Texas theaters will remain closed on May 1

Gov. Greg Abbott included theaters in the first wave of businesses that could begin operating at a reduced capacity on May 1, but theater operators still believe it’s too soon to allow people inside.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

Dallas County reports record number of new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

Health officials said there were 179 new cases and five deaths. The increase in cases comes from the increased testing of “frontline workers,” like grocery store or big box retail employees.

101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA

It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.

Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers

The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.

Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”