Court ruling to determine if Dallas County can reinstate mask mandate
A judge has been listening to hours of arguments from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and the attorney general’s office. Attorneys for Jenkins are hoping to get a temporary injunction to allow for the county’s mask requirement to continue.
A judge has been listening to hours of arguments from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and the attorney general’s office. Attorneys for Jenkins are hoping to get a temporary injunction to allow for the county’s mask requirement to continue.
Deadline approaching to opt out of advanced child tax credit payments
More and more parents who are receiving advance payments of their child tax credit are opting out. The deadline to stop the upcoming payment rounds is Aug 30. If you opt-out, you're not turning down the credit. You are simply putting off when you get it.
More and more parents who are receiving advance payments of their child tax credit are opting out. The deadline to stop the upcoming payment rounds is Aug 30. If you opt-out, you're not turning down the credit. You are simply putting off when you get it.
Kemp ISD temporarily closes schools due to COVID-19 outbreak
Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.
Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.
Dallas College to pay students $200 to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Dallas College students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Dallas College students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Jerry Jones says getting COVID-19 shot is for ‘common good’
“Everyone has a right to make their own decisions regarding their health and their body. I believe in that completely, until your decision as to yourself impacts negatively many others. Then the common good takes over,” Jerry Jones said about getting COVID-19 vaccines.
“Everyone has a right to make their own decisions regarding their health and their body. I believe in that completely, until your decision as to yourself impacts negatively many others. Then the common good takes over,” Jerry Jones said about getting COVID-19 vaccines.
No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Demonstrations over masks held ahead of Carroll ISD Monday meeting
A mask mandate was not officially on the agenda Monday. But still, parents for and against masks rallied outside prior to the meeting.
A mask mandate was not officially on the agenda Monday. But still, parents for and against masks rallied outside prior to the meeting.
Despite existing Richardson ISD mask mandate, parents continue polarizing debate
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
CeeDee Lamb, four others in COVID-19 protocol as Dallas Cowboys go virtual with meetings
Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to virtual meetings as a precaution.
Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to virtual meetings as a precaution.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Plano ISD enacts temporary mask mandate
A temporary mask mandate was enacted in a 6-1 afternoon vote by the Plano ISD board and will begin August 26 and go until September 24.
A temporary mask mandate was enacted in a 6-1 afternoon vote by the Plano ISD board and will begin August 26 and go until September 24.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
North Texas doctor optimistic as FDA gives Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine full approval
The FDA gave its full, unconditional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a big step in potentially increasing vaccinations across the United States.
The FDA gave its full, unconditional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a big step in potentially increasing vaccinations across the United States.
Midlothian ISD board member still battling effects of COVID-19 in hospital months after diagnosis
One Midlothian ISD Board of Education member, who is a former police officer, is fighting the effects of COVID-19 in a hospital while the community rallies for him.
One Midlothian ISD Board of Education member, who is a former police officer, is fighting the effects of COVID-19 in a hospital while the community rallies for him.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.