Complaints about long wait times continue plaguing Texas Workforce Commission
Despite the state hiring companies to operate four call centers, the complaint is the same: people with complex problems cannot get through to a TWC agent who can help process their claim.
Despite the state hiring companies to operate four call centers, the complaint is the same: people with complex problems cannot get through to a TWC agent who can help process their claim.
Texas DSHS working to streamline COVID-19 vaccine registration by creating regional system
The Texas Department of State Health Services is working to create a regional system where people can register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is working to create a regional system where people can register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
Second day of vaccines at Texas Motor Speedway runs smoothly
Thursday marked day two at TMS for Denton County Public Health’s vaccination site. Nearly everyone was in and out in less than 30 minutes.
Thursday marked day two at TMS for Denton County Public Health’s vaccination site. Nearly everyone was in and out in less than 30 minutes.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Texas Eviction Diversion Program aims to keep people in homes during pandemic
While some advocates have mixed reviews on the state effort to ease evictions, for anyone facing an uncertain future it could be the help they need.
While some advocates have mixed reviews on the state effort to ease evictions, for anyone facing an uncertain future it could be the help they need.
Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
New vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas running smoothly, mayor says
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson visited the new COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas Medical Center Thursday morning and said it was running smoothly and quickly.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson visited the new COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas Medical Center Thursday morning and said it was running smoothly and quickly.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
First case of UK COVID-19 variant found in Denton County
A Denton County resident has a confirmed case of the more contagious U.K. COVID-19 variant.
A Denton County resident has a confirmed case of the more contagious U.K. COVID-19 variant.
American Airlines expected to send out furlough notices this week
Furlough notices are expected to go out Friday to more than 13,000 American Airlines employees.
Furlough notices are expected to go out Friday to more than 13,000 American Airlines employees.
Flower Mound principal back home after 6 weeks hospitalized with COVID
After six weeks in several hospitals, the principal at suburban Flower Mound High School is finally home. He also has a message for everyone about COVID-19.
After six weeks in several hospitals, the principal at suburban Flower Mound High School is finally home. He also has a message for everyone about COVID-19.
Unique new COVID-19 vaccination hub opens at Stonebriar Mall in Frisco
As Collin County expands its vaccine hubs, county leaders said they aren’t seeing the unauthorized appointments that are slowing down the process in neighboring counties.
As Collin County expands its vaccine hubs, county leaders said they aren’t seeing the unauthorized appointments that are slowing down the process in neighboring counties.
Tarrant County unprepared for large delivery of vaccine doses, judge says
Tarrant County leadership had banked on a planned deal with UNT’s Health Science Center, but the deal wasn't what the county judge had hoped for.
Tarrant County leadership had banked on a planned deal with UNT’s Health Science Center, but the deal wasn't what the county judge had hoped for.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.