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.

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Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There aren't enough substitute teachers to step in when coronavirus keeps Texas teachers out of the classroom

Texas school districts, like those across the country, are having trouble keeping their classrooms staffed as teachers stay home for COVID-related quarantine or isolation and the well of substitute teachers is drier than in past years.

Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach

The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.

Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say

A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.

RodeoHouston 2021 canceled due to health, safety concerns

RodeoHouston has been canceled for 2021. The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will go on in March.

North Texas counties reporting record-high numbers of COVID-19 deaths

While deaths continue to be reported at a high level, the amount of hospital patients is projected to continue to make a steady decline.

Dallas County expanding COVID-19 vaccine registration plan

Dallas County is trying to reach underserved populations and make it easier for everyone to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.

TWC facing backlog after unemployment benefits briefly expired

The Texas Workforce Commission is once again facing a major backlog. It got swamped with calls after federal unemployment benefits briefly expired.

Vaccination hub at Texas Motor Speedway off to fast start

One of the largest COVID-19 vaccination hubs in the country is up and running at Texas Motor Speedway.

Tarrant County officials want to expand access to COVID-19 vaccine

Tarrant County commissioners discussed more ways to reach underserved communities and overcome challenges like language barriers when registering and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.