FDA, Mississippi officials issue warning regarding livestock drug being used to treat COVID-19

The FDA has issued a warning about a drug most commonly used as a horse de-wormer, urging people not to use it as a treatment or prophylactic for COVID-19 after an influx of calls to the Mississippi Poison Control Center.

Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues

The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.

BTS cancels world tour due to COVID-19 surge

The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”

North Texas region COVID-19 hospitalizations top 3,000

While some personnel from outside of Texas are being brought on board, it's not yet enough to ease the burden on weary health care workers in the region.

CDC's eviction moratorium to continue, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the COVID-19-related pause on evictions imposed by the CDC to remain in place, setting up a likely battle before the nation’s highest court.

Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated

In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.

Former Joshua ISD vice principal dies of COVID-19 just weeks after giving birth

The 32-year-old career educator stayed in the ICU after delivering her daughter by C-section and never got to hold the baby before she died Sunday.

Arlington ISD mulls legal options after latest mask mandate ban developments

Arlington ISD board of trustees sat down to get feedback from the community primarily on two issues. Should it sue the governor over the mask mandate ban? Or should it offer virtual learning as an option for students too young to get vaccinated?

Texas Education Agency waiting on court ruling for clarification on mask mandate ban

The Texas Education Agency weighed in on Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, noting that it is not being enforced because of ongoing court battles.

Q&A: Fort Worth doctor on the delta variant, COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

A Fort Worth doctor who just wrapped her term a American Medical Association president discusses her thoughts on the pandemic and what happens next.

Dallas ISD brings back virtual learning option for kids under 12

Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.

ACL Music Festival to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

A printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test will need to be obtained within three days of attending the event. Vaccinated people can show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination instead.

Former Carrollton officer dies of COVID-19 just months after retiring

The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of a 38-year-old police sergeant who recently retired. He died this week because of COVID-19.

Dallas County mega sites could return to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Last week, Dallas County's Fair Park location administered its 500,000th shot. But hours and staffing for the vaccination site have dwindled as demand dropped off. Health officials say it's unclear if mega-sites will return.