Gov. Abbott promises state support for small businesses during Dallas roundtable discussion

During a roundtable discussion with Dallas small business owners, Gov. Abbott talked about fostering business growth, calling small businesses the backbone of the Texas economy.

Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say

Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds

A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.

House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers

The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”

North Texas health experts believe COVID-19 U.K. variant is more widespread than documented

There are at least four confirmed cases of the U.K. variant in Dallas County and one in Denton County. But doctors agree these variants have likely been spreading in the region for some time and there are more cases out there.

CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.

San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19

The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.

Texas likely to partner with FEMA for vaccine 'supersites'

Gov. Abbott said the state will work with FEMA to create super vaccination sites including one in North Texas.

Fort Worth ISD approves plan for vaccine clinics on property

Fort Worth ISD is partnering with the Tarrant County Public Health Department to open two new vaccine clinics.

Memorial service honors Frisco ISD teacher who died from COVID-19

Lebanon Trail High School teacher Scott Benschneider died late last month after being hospitalized with COVID-19 in mid-December.