UNT planning for full in-person 'experience' starting fall 2021 semester
The University of North Texas is planning to hold full in-person classes starting in the fall semester.
The University of North Texas is planning to hold full in-person classes starting in the fall semester.
Forney ISD vaccinates 600 employees at drive-thru clinic
A school district in Kaufman County is already vaccinating its teachers.
A school district in Kaufman County is already vaccinating its teachers.
Dallas and Fort Worth to require masks in all city-owned buildings
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued an order requiring face masks in all city-owned buildings.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued an order requiring face masks in all city-owned buildings.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
Majority of Gov. Abbott’s health advisors weren’t consulted before reopening announcement
While the governor defended his decision to reopen Texas, FOX 4 is learning he didn't directly consult at least three of his four chief medical advisers on his COVID-19 strike force.
While the governor defended his decision to reopen Texas, FOX 4 is learning he didn't directly consult at least three of his four chief medical advisers on his COVID-19 strike force.
North Texas families waiting for updated reopening guidelines for long-term care facilities
Families are still awaiting word from Texas Health and Human Services on what changes, if any, they might see at long-term care facilities.
Families are still awaiting word from Texas Health and Human Services on what changes, if any, they might see at long-term care facilities.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Kroger, Target to keep mask mandate for Texas shoppers
Kroger and Target will still require customers to wear a mask at Texas locations, but other grocers like Albertsons and Tom Thumb now say mask wearing will be optional.
Kroger and Target will still require customers to wear a mask at Texas locations, but other grocers like Albertsons and Tom Thumb now say mask wearing will be optional.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Dallas woman hopes her mother's battle with COVID-19 serves as a warning to other African Americans
Dee Rias says there’s an important message for the African American community, so others don’t have the same brush with death as her mom.
Dee Rias says there’s an important message for the African American community, so others don’t have the same brush with death as her mom.
Some small-business owners worry about Gov. Abbott lifting coronavirus restrictions
A one-woman operation, Wicker said her job will be more difficult now that Gov. Greg Abbott will no longer require Texans to wear face masks starting March 10, against the advice of health experts.
A one-woman operation, Wicker said her job will be more difficult now that Gov. Greg Abbott will no longer require Texans to wear face masks starting March 10, against the advice of health experts.
TEA: Mask mandate to stay in effect, but school boards can vote to remove them
The Texas Education Agency says the mask requirement will stay in schools for now. However, local school boards will have "full authority" over their mask policies and can choose to remove them.
The Texas Education Agency says the mask requirement will stay in schools for now. However, local school boards will have "full authority" over their mask policies and can choose to remove them.
Teachers, daycare workers now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine in Texas
Texas teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.
Texas teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
Alamo Drafthouse files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to pandemic
Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday and permanently closed one of its iconic theaters in downtown Austin.
Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday and permanently closed one of its iconic theaters in downtown Austin.
H-E-B 'strongly encourages' customers to continue to wear masks
"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."
"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
North Texas school districts scramble for guidance after mask mandate lifted
The governor addressed masks and occupancy limits for businesses. But for schools, the guidance is not as specific.
The governor addressed masks and occupancy limits for businesses. But for schools, the guidance is not as specific.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.