COVID-19 relief funds still available for Texans’ energy bills
The money, available through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), covers current and past bills and is paid directly to your provider.
The money, available through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), covers current and past bills and is paid directly to your provider.
New antibody infusion center opens in McKinney
A new anti-body infusion center has opened in McKinney for those sick with COVID-19.
A new anti-body infusion center has opened in McKinney for those sick with COVID-19.
North Texas health officials remind those traveling for Labor Day to take COVID-19 precautions
Whether holiday plans involve air travel or a road trip, people - both vaccinated and unvaccinated - are strongly urged to take precautions.
Whether holiday plans involve air travel or a road trip, people - both vaccinated and unvaccinated - are strongly urged to take precautions.
More than 2,700 sign online petition for stricter COVID-19 regulations at Frisco ISD
More than 2,700 people have signed an online petition in support of stricter COVID-19 restrictions at Frisco ISD.
More than 2,700 people have signed an online petition in support of stricter COVID-19 restrictions at Frisco ISD.
Despite judge’s ruling, Florida threatens more districts over school mask mandates
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
The state of Florida is now warning school board members in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties that they could face a financial penalty for imposing mask mandates amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite a judge’s ruling last week.
Grapevine football player runs for touchdown after visiting dad in COVID-19 ICU
Caleb Texada’s touchdown run came just minutes after he was at his father’s bedside, with the family hoping Ricky Texada would recover. Instead, they are now planning a funeral.
Caleb Texada’s touchdown run came just minutes after he was at his father’s bedside, with the family hoping Ricky Texada would recover. Instead, they are now planning a funeral.
UT Southwestern: COVID hospitalizations will peak next month, but forecast shows improvements
The latest UT Southwestern COVID forecast expects the situation to get worse before it gets better. Hospitalizations are up in the North Texas region, but so are vaccinations and the use of masks. That could start to bring the COVID infection rate down faster than previously predicted.
The latest UT Southwestern COVID forecast expects the situation to get worse before it gets better. Hospitalizations are up in the North Texas region, but so are vaccinations and the use of masks. That could start to bring the COVID infection rate down faster than previously predicted.
KISS tour dates postponed after Gene Simmons tests positive for COVID-19
Rocker Gene Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "mild" symptoms, his band KISS announced Tuesday, prompting the group to postpone its next four tour dates.
Rocker Gene Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "mild" symptoms, his band KISS announced Tuesday, prompting the group to postpone its next four tour dates.
Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
19-year-old Navarro College student dies from COVID-19
Breanna Gray was in the hospital for less than two weeks. One morning, she declined. And in a matter of hours, she was gone. Tabitha Gray’s final time talking to her daughter was over the phone trying to calm her down. “You just hear her screaming through the mask for me, and that was the last time."
Breanna Gray was in the hospital for less than two weeks. One morning, she declined. And in a matter of hours, she was gone. Tabitha Gray’s final time talking to her daughter was over the phone trying to calm her down. “You just hear her screaming through the mask for me, and that was the last time."
ACLU seeks to halt South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks
Disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities want an immediate halt to a South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks.
Disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities want an immediate halt to a South Carolina law banning school districts from requiring face masks.
4 largest Oklahoma City hospitals run out of COVID-19 ICU beds
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Volunteers block walk in Grand Prairie to promote COVID-19 vaccine
Volunteers walked door to door in Grand Prairie on Monday to try and get the word out about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Volunteers walked door to door in Grand Prairie on Monday to try and get the word out about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tarrant County officials frustrated as thousands of new COVID-19 cases reported
Tarrant County reported 3,100 new COVID-19 cases and 47 deaths over the weekend. On Monday it reported 10 more deaths and 812 new cases.
Tarrant County reported 3,100 new COVID-19 cases and 47 deaths over the weekend. On Monday it reported 10 more deaths and 812 new cases.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
UT Dallas paying students who are vaccinated against COVID-19
The University of Texas at Dallas is offering $125 in cash and other prizes to students who get a COVID-19 shot.
The University of Texas at Dallas is offering $125 in cash and other prizes to students who get a COVID-19 shot.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Liberty University orders campus-wide quarantine amid COVID-19 spike
Liberty University ordered a campus-wide quarantine amid a COVID-19 spike. The school had previously lifted building masking and distancing requirements.
Liberty University ordered a campus-wide quarantine amid a COVID-19 spike. The school had previously lifted building masking and distancing requirements.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.