Mesquite using paramedics to pre-screen 911 callers for COVID-19
Mesquite is making changes to the way it answers 911 calls.
Mesquite is making changes to the way it answers 911 calls.
Fort Worth ISD to spend $2.5M on computers, Wi-Fi hotspots for students without access to them
Fort Worth ISD approved millions of dollars to be used for computers and Wi-Fi hotspots to make sure students without access to devices or internet can continue online learning.
Fort Worth ISD approved millions of dollars to be used for computers and Wi-Fi hotspots to make sure students without access to devices or internet can continue online learning.
TWC: 1.2 million unemployment applications filed in Texas
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to increase the number of people answering calls people continue having issues getting through to someone.
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to increase the number of people answering calls people continue having issues getting through to someone.
New York to require face coverings on streets, public transportation
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
Glenn Heights giving hazard pay to frontline city employees
The city of Glenn Heights will offer its first responders hazard pay.
The city of Glenn Heights will offer its first responders hazard pay.
Economists: 300k jobs likely lost in North Texas due to coronavirus pandemic
Economists predict the coronavirus pandemic could cost the Texas economy nearly $101 billion with nearly 300,000 jobs lost in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Economists predict the coronavirus pandemic could cost the Texas economy nearly $101 billion with nearly 300,000 jobs lost in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dallas print shop now making hospital gowns to help stay open during COVID-19 pandemic
Many businesses are getting creative to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many businesses are getting creative to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dallas City Council sorting out how to help renters, homeowners at risk of losing their homes due to COVID-19
Dallas City Council members are sorting through how to best use an influx of money from the federal government to help renters and homeowners at risk of losing their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dallas City Council members are sorting through how to best use an influx of money from the federal government to help renters and homeowners at risk of losing their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mark Cuban, Jerry Jones picked to help advise the White House on reopening businesses
President Donald Trump has named two high-profile Dallas sports team owners to advise him on reopening the American economy.
President Donald Trump has named two high-profile Dallas sports team owners to advise him on reopening the American economy.
Florida animal shelter's kennels empty 'for the first time in history' after every dog adopted
For the first time in its history, a Florida animal shelter's kennels were completely emptied after all of the dogs were adopted.
For the first time in its history, a Florida animal shelter's kennels were completely emptied after all of the dogs were adopted.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
Report: JC Penney considers filing for bankruptcy
JC Penney is reportedly exploring bankruptcy in the wake of having to close all of its stores to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
JC Penney is reportedly exploring bankruptcy in the wake of having to close all of its stores to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans: report
President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus, according to a report.
President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus, according to a report.
Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.
Some North Texas doctors skeptical about new COVID-19 antibody testing
Some North Texas clinics are offering what's called an antibody test which can find out if someone may have already fought COVID-19 and didn't know it.
Some North Texas clinics are offering what's called an antibody test which can find out if someone may have already fought COVID-19 and didn't know it.
Tarrant County commissioners discuss reopening businesses
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths on Tuesday.
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths on Tuesday.
Dallas County reports 10 COVID-19 deaths, deadliest day so far during pandemic
Tuesday was the deadliest day to date in the COVID-19 pandemic in Dallas County, with officials reporting 10 deaths for the first time.
Tuesday was the deadliest day to date in the COVID-19 pandemic in Dallas County, with officials reporting 10 deaths for the first time.
New Trump panel to explore path to reopening US economy
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Another team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing. Its mission is another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.