Coronavirus crisis halts birthday party for L.A. man turning 105; cards sought

The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Fort Worth Emergency Operations office prepares for severe weather during COVID-19 crisis

With potential severe weather in the forecast, local emergency managers are working on plans to deal with the potential for rescues and damage amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Church organizes parking lot celebration for Fort Worth hospital workers

First responders and church groups were among those who gathered outside some North Texas hospitals to pay tribute to frontline healthcare workers.

Burning Man canceled, shifts to virtual experience amid COVID-19

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has canceled just about everything from Easter, sporting events, live entertainment to movies and now: Burning Man. 

Neighborhood to hold celebration of life on wheels for Desoto man as COVID-19 impacts funeral plans

A neighborhood street in Desoto may not look like the landscape for a funeral, but Saturday, a massive parade of vehicles will celebrate 45-year-old Andre Gardner after his three-year battle with ALS ended last Thursday.

Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.

North Texas churches stream Good Friday services online during pandemic

Churches are empty this Good Friday and they will remain empty on Easter. But for faith leaders, staying home won’t stop worship.

Gov. Abbott will issue executive order next week to re-open some Texas businesses

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that he will issue an executive order next week outlining steps to begin re-opening some businesses in the state.

Lawsuit claims Dallas County jail isn’t protecting inmates from COVID-19

A federal class-action lawsuit is asking Dallas County jail leaders to reduce the number of inmates to a more controllable amount in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.

California’s early response to COVID-19 outbreak credited for flattening the curve

The State of California implemented social distancing guidelines earlier than many other states and that may have been the trick into flattening the curve and fighting COVID-19. 

No, mosquitoes cannot spread COVID-19

There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.