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?
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?
Vaccination status being considered for admittance at overwhelmed North Texas hospitals
Top doctors in North Texas held discussions about including vaccination status when admitting patients if hospitals become too overwhelmed.
Top doctors in North Texas held discussions about including vaccination status when admitting patients if hospitals become too overwhelmed.
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.
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.
North Texas long-term care facilities working on plan to get residents, staff COVID-19 booster shot
With booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to start rolling out in about a month, facilities are already making plans on how to get those boosters to residents and staff.
With booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to start rolling out in about a month, facilities are already making plans on how to get those boosters to residents and staff.
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.
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 Cowboys won’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for fans at AT&T Stadium
The Dallas Cowboys will not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for fans attending games at AT&T Stadium this season.
The Dallas Cowboys will not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for fans attending games at AT&T Stadium this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Francis encourages Catholics get COVID-19 vaccine, but some seek religious exemption
Pope Francis sent out a message encouraging them and the Vatican officially approves of them, but a group that advises the church is telling people to use their "conscience" and is even offering religious exemptions.
Pope Francis sent out a message encouraging them and the Vatican officially approves of them, but a group that advises the church is telling people to use their "conscience" and is even offering religious exemptions.
Arkansas hospital shows grim picture inside its COVID-19 ICU
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas told the story of two unvaccinated fathers who are now critically ill after contracting COVID-19.
Biden: Education secretary can take legal action against state mask mandate bans
Biden said since masks are the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among children, school districts who want to require masks should not be blocked by state leaders.
Biden said since masks are the only way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among children, school districts who want to require masks should not be blocked by state leaders.
Collin Co. Republican Party: ‘Most people at Gov. Abbott campaign event were likely vaccinated’
The head of the Collin County Republican Party says he believes most of the people at Monday's crowded event headlined by Gov. Greg Abbott were vaccinated. That's because the event was held at a 55-plus community.
The head of the Collin County Republican Party says he believes most of the people at Monday's crowded event headlined by Gov. Greg Abbott were vaccinated. That's because the event was held at a 55-plus community.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Decision expected soon in North Texas school districts' lawsuits against Gov. Abbott's mask mandate ban
Fort Worth ISD is now part of a group of districts suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his mask mandate rules.
Fort Worth ISD is now part of a group of districts suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his mask mandate rules.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The new Texas COVID-19 surge could be worse than anything the state has seen yet
A record number of Texas hospitals have run out of intensive care beds and warned that they may soon have more COVID-19 patients than they can handle.
A record number of Texas hospitals have run out of intensive care beds and warned that they may soon have more COVID-19 patients than they can handle.