McKinney mayor talks about his decision to mandate masks
McKinney is the first city in Collin County to order masks be worn in businesses by workers and customers. Mayor George Fuller joins Good Day to talk about why he signed the executive order.
McKinney is the first city in Collin County to order masks be worn in businesses by workers and customers. Mayor George Fuller joins Good Day to talk about why he signed the executive order.
Cook Children's doctors encourage people to 'Mask Up'
Fort Worth area doctors and their staff are trying to spread the word through social media that it is important to wear face masks. Pediatrician Alice Phillips is one of the doctors from Cook Children's who had the idea for the "Mask Up" campaign. More: cookchildrens.org/coronavirus/action/Pages/mask-up.aspx
Fort Worth area doctors and their staff are trying to spread the word through social media that it is important to wear face masks. Pediatrician Alice Phillips is one of the doctors from Cook Children's who had the idea for the "Mask Up" campaign. More: cookchildrens.org/coronavirus/action/Pages/mask-up.aspx
Dog of the Day: Sister
The SPCA of Texas hopes you have a place in your heart for a smart and active dog. Sister is today's Dog of the Day. Adopt: bit.ly/2BQUpIQ
The SPCA of Texas hopes you have a place in your heart for a smart and active dog. Sister is today's Dog of the Day. Adopt: bit.ly/2BQUpIQ
Texas restaurant react to once again reducing capacity
Beginning Monday, restaurants are required to scale back to 50% capacity in their dining rooms. It's a part of Gov. Abbott's executive order issued Friday in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Emily Williams Knight from the Texas Restaurant Association joins Good Day to talk about the reaction from restaurant owners.
Beginning Monday, restaurants are required to scale back to 50% capacity in their dining rooms. It's a part of Gov. Abbott's executive order issued Friday in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Emily Williams Knight from the Texas Restaurant Association joins Good Day to talk about the reaction from restaurant owners.
Political scientist looks at where Trump, Biden stand in the polls
Dr. Cal Jillson, a political science professor at SMU, talks to Good Day about the latest polls. If you believe them, they show President Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in several battleground states and Texas is a tossup.
Dr. Cal Jillson, a political science professor at SMU, talks to Good Day about the latest polls. If you believe them, they show President Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in several battleground states and Texas is a tossup.
COVID-19 task force member suggests steps for reducing local cases
Texas has seen a huge surge in coronavirus cases over the past three weeks due in part to the reopening of the Texas economy, the lack of people wearing masks and people gathering in large crowds. Dr. John Carlo with the Texas Medical Association talks to Good Day about what can be done to reverse the situation.
Texas has seen a huge surge in coronavirus cases over the past three weeks due in part to the reopening of the Texas economy, the lack of people wearing masks and people gathering in large crowds. Dr. John Carlo with the Texas Medical Association talks to Good Day about what can be done to reverse the situation.
Official chats about first Texas election since pandemic began
Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet talks to Good Day about what is different in this first election since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet talks to Good Day about what is different in this first election since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Clay Jenkins asks for tougher COVID-19 measures
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins joins Good Day to explain his recent letter to the governor and to talk about changes coming to some key free Dallas COVID-19 testing sites this week.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins joins Good Day to explain his recent letter to the governor and to talk about changes coming to some key free Dallas COVID-19 testing sites this week.
Dog of the Day: Bruno
The SPCA of Texas has a big dog with a big heart that needs a forever home. Bruno is today's Dog of the Day. Adopt: bit.ly/3dFHnep
The SPCA of Texas has a big dog with a big heart that needs a forever home. Bruno is today's Dog of the Day. Adopt: bit.ly/3dFHnep
Dallas County has enough ICU beds... for now
Parkland Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Chang said Dallas County has enough ICU beds to treat coronavirus patients. But there are concerns about hospital capacity if current trends continue. More: parklandhospital.com/COVID-19
Parkland Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Chang said Dallas County has enough ICU beds to treat coronavirus patients. But there are concerns about hospital capacity if current trends continue. More: parklandhospital.com/COVID-19
Jurrasic Quest offers drive-thru prehistoric safari
Today and for the next week, you can go back in time on a prehistoric safari safely from your own car. The Jurrasic Quest exhibit in Fair Park is an interactive drive-thru experience. More: jurassicquest.com
Today and for the next week, you can go back in time on a prehistoric safari safely from your own car. The Jurrasic Quest exhibit in Fair Park is an interactive drive-thru experience. More: jurassicquest.com
Plano ISD finalizing plans to reopen schools in the fall
Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bosner talks to Good Day about what learning will be like during the next school year.
Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bosner talks to Good Day about what learning will be like during the next school year.
Mayor Betsy Price talks about Tarrant County's face mask mandate
Fort Worth's mayor joins Good Day virtually to talk about businesses requiring face mask, a surge in COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County and hospital capacity. She's also still in quarantine after being exposed to the virus for a second time.
Fort Worth's mayor joins Good Day virtually to talk about businesses requiring face mask, a surge in COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County and hospital capacity. She's also still in quarantine after being exposed to the virus for a second time.
Doctors: COVID-19 hitting Hispanic community harder
As Texas becomes a COVID-19 hotspot, doctors are seeing another trend -- the virus is hitting Hispanic communities harder than others. Dr. Susana Lazarte, an infectious disease expert at Parkland Health and Hospital System, talks to Good Day about why.
As Texas becomes a COVID-19 hotspot, doctors are seeing another trend -- the virus is hitting Hispanic communities harder than others. Dr. Susana Lazarte, an infectious disease expert at Parkland Health and Hospital System, talks to Good Day about why.
Texas Tribune: Politicians disagree over surge in Texas COVID-19 cases
One infectious disease expert predicted Houston could be the worst affected city in the country for COVID-19. Politicians are now under pressure by people who say Texas reopened too fast. And at the same time, the federal government is ready to pull funding for testing. More: texastribune.org
One infectious disease expert predicted Houston could be the worst affected city in the country for COVID-19. Politicians are now under pressure by people who say Texas reopened too fast. And at the same time, the federal government is ready to pull funding for testing. More: texastribune.org
Save Me Steve: Better Sleep
Worried about the economy or losing your job? Have concerns over COVID-19? What will school look like this fall? There are plenty of questions that can keep you up at night. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shares products designed to help you rest easier. More: facebook.com/savemesteve
Worried about the economy or losing your job? Have concerns over COVID-19? What will school look like this fall? There are plenty of questions that can keep you up at night. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shares products designed to help you rest easier. More: facebook.com/savemesteve
Cook Children's releases recommendations for reopening schools
School districts and the state are still working on guidelines for opening again in the fall. Good Day gets advice from Dr. Marc Mazade, an infectious disease specialist at Cook Children's hospital.
School districts and the state are still working on guidelines for opening again in the fall. Good Day gets advice from Dr. Marc Mazade, an infectious disease specialist at Cook Children's hospital.
Doctor explains why diabetes complicates COVID-19 cases
As both Texas and Dallas County set record highs for new coronavirus cases, Good Day talks to a doctor who has been treating the sickest patients at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Endocrinologist Uma Gunasekaran, who is also the lead physician at Parkland's Diabetes Clinic, talks about the dangerous mix of diabetes and COVID-19.
As both Texas and Dallas County set record highs for new coronavirus cases, Good Day talks to a doctor who has been treating the sickest patients at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Endocrinologist Uma Gunasekaran, who is also the lead physician at Parkland's Diabetes Clinic, talks about the dangerous mix of diabetes and COVID-19.
Dallas ISD superintendent discusses plans to reopen schools
The Dallas school district got a jump on plans to open schools in the fall and announced details before state guidelines came out. Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa talked to Good Day about how the start of this school year will be different from the end of last year, which no one would call a smashing success.
The Dallas school district got a jump on plans to open schools in the fall and announced details before state guidelines came out. Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa talked to Good Day about how the start of this school year will be different from the end of last year, which no one would call a smashing success.
Superintendent discusses Fort Worth ISD fall plans
The state education agency did not release comprehensive health guidelines for schools to reopen as it was expected to do. That leaves it up to each district to make its own plan. Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner talks to Good Day about what the district is planning to do.
The state education agency did not release comprehensive health guidelines for schools to reopen as it was expected to do. That leaves it up to each district to make its own plan. Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner talks to Good Day about what the district is planning to do.