Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Texas leads the nation in this year's pandemic employment recovery
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
North Texas couple that contracted COVID-19 while in Cancun, Mexico set to return home Monday
One North Texas couple found out the hard way that COVID-19 can disrupt the best made plans, and at the worst possible time.
One North Texas couple found out the hard way that COVID-19 can disrupt the best made plans, and at the worst possible time.
North Texas restaurants seeing employee shortage as they start getting back to normal
For restaurants that have made it through the pandemic, Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year, but some are now seeing a shortage of employees.
For restaurants that have made it through the pandemic, Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year, but some are now seeing a shortage of employees.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
Pfizer starts process for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is the first drug maker to start the process of getting full regulatory approval from the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer is the first drug maker to start the process of getting full regulatory approval from the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine.
US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
Senior CDC official who issued early warnings about COVID-19 resigns
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Texas tenants watching legal battle over eviction ban
While the Texas Supreme Court has said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium does not apply, what happens with the federal case will likely still be felt in Texas.
While the Texas Supreme Court has said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium does not apply, what happens with the federal case will likely still be felt in Texas.
First Baptist Dallas to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic after Sunday services in mid-May
The church, led by Dr. Robert Jeffress, is offering church members a chance to get the shot on May 16 and is a direct effort to address vaccine hesitancy among some of its congregation.
The church, led by Dr. Robert Jeffress, is offering church members a chance to get the shot on May 16 and is a direct effort to address vaccine hesitancy among some of its congregation.
West Main Arts Festival in Arlington marks return of in-person art festivals
Safety protocols will be in place as music acts and art vendors return for the largest outdoor event of its type to resume since the pandemic began.
Safety protocols will be in place as music acts and art vendors return for the largest outdoor event of its type to resume since the pandemic began.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.