North Texas restaurants dealing with those on both sides of mask debate
Restaurant owners can no longer lean on that as the reason they require masks inside their business. And angry people on both sides of the debate seem to be taking it out on employees.
Restaurant owners can no longer lean on that as the reason they require masks inside their business. And angry people on both sides of the debate seem to be taking it out on employees.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Wednesday marks end to mask mandate in Texas
The first COVID case in North Texas was confirmed a year ago on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, masks won't be mandated, but many businesses say they'll still require them.
The first COVID case in North Texas was confirmed a year ago on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, masks won't be mandated, but many businesses say they'll still require them.
$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.
Denton County begins plans to vaccinate educators at Texas Motor Speedway
Denton County is starting with some of the most vulnerable teachers and school staff with underlying conditions who are part of the 1B group.
Denton County is starting with some of the most vulnerable teachers and school staff with underlying conditions who are part of the 1B group.
Fake unemployment claims tripled since start of pandemic, TWC says
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of fake claims has tripled since the pandemic began. Victims are finding it harder to clear things up because the agency is swamped.
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of fake claims has tripled since the pandemic began. Victims are finding it harder to clear things up because the agency is swamped.
Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work
Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.
Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.
Tarrant County leaders urge all adults to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Tarrant County leaders said the focus is no longer just on high-risk groups and essential workers to get on the list to get vaccinated, rather every resident over 16 should be signing up.
Tarrant County leaders said the focus is no longer just on high-risk groups and essential workers to get on the list to get vaccinated, rather every resident over 16 should be signing up.
Forney woman loses husband, two children to COVID-19
Charlotte Crawford is the only member of her immediate family still alive after her family was claimed by COVID-19. Her message: Don’t take the mask off, and get the vaccine when you can.
Charlotte Crawford is the only member of her immediate family still alive after her family was claimed by COVID-19. Her message: Don’t take the mask off, and get the vaccine when you can.
Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Know the difference between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms
Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.
Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing -- the miserable signs of allergy season here in the Sunshine State. Local doctors say pollen levels are peaking in the next few weeks.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Hundreds flooded streets near Colo. university for massive ‘party’ that ended in clash with police
Authorities said as many as 800 people were in the streets at one point near the University of Colorado in Boulder, and that breaking up the crowd took hours and even the use of tear gas. Bottles and rocks were reportedly also thrown at police.
Authorities said as many as 800 people were in the streets at one point near the University of Colorado in Boulder, and that breaking up the crowd took hours and even the use of tear gas. Bottles and rocks were reportedly also thrown at police.
Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.