Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.

TDCJ halts all intake of inmates from county jails due to coronavirus spread

As of when the letter was sent on April 11, 69 TDCJ employees, medical providers or contractors have tested positive for COVID-19. An additional 130 inmates have also been diagnosed with the virus. 

North Texas Salvation Army locations offering drive-up grocery service

With so many people struggling to make ends meet, the Salvation Army is hosting drive-up grocery service at 13 of its North Texas locations.

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.