Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll
Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month, bowing to public-health experts who told him the coronavirus pandemic could claim over 100,000 lives in the U.S., perhaps significantly more, if not enough is done to fight it.
Galveston closes beaches due to COVID-19
Anyone found on the beaches in violations of the order faces a Class C misdemeanor citation.
Vets urged to access healthcare services online
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
People living at Dallas apartment concerned about lack of information after resident's positive COVID-19 test
People living at Dallas apartment concerned about lack of information after resident's positive COVID-19 test
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
Desoto track coach is among the 9 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dallas County
One of the Dallas County men who died is being identified as Orlando McDaniel - a well-known North Texas track coach.
Lawsuit challenges McKinney's shelter-at-home ordinance, claiming it conflicts with Collin Co.'s order
The lawsuit argues the city's rules are in direct conflict with Collin County's emergency order, one that considers every business to be essential.
People living at Dallas apartment concerned about lack of information after resident's positive COVID-19 test
Some residents feel they aren't getting enough information to help keep the community safe.
Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
American, Southwest Airlines among hardest hit by losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Airlines were big beneficiaries of the stimulus bill signed by the Senate. Two of those airlines employ tens of thousands of employees in North Texas.
Denton County reports 54 new cases of COVID-19, bringing total to 137
Denton County health officials announced 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total countywide to 137.
Some business owners unsure how to get help
Because the newly approved $2 trillion stimulus package includes an additional loan option through the paycheck protection program, many business owners don’t know if they can get both.
Gov. Abbott deploys National Guard to Dallas
State officials also said Friday that one of the three Texas National Guard units that have been activated will be based in the county.
Arlington General Motors plant to briefly resume production
General Motors is bringing some of its employees back to work at the Arlington assembly plant.
North Texas car dealerships changing the way they do business during coronavirus pandemic
Businesses in North Texas are feeling the crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means changing the way business is done.
North Texas restaurants hoping stimulus package helps them recover from losses caused by COVID-19
Leaders for North Texas restaurants acknowledged the bill isn't perfect.
Dallas County leads the state in COVID-19 cases
On Friday it reported 64 new cases for a total of 367 cases, including seven deaths so far.
Abbott deploys Texas National Guard in support of COVID-19 response
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday officially deployed three Texas National Guard brigades to help with the coronavirus response.
CASA volunteers shift to online training to continue helping children
A class of North Texas volunteers had to quickly shift to online training and even online graduation.
Dallas firefighters help people escape burning apartment building
Firefighters rescued a man and his dog early Friday morning after their apartment building caught fire in Old East Dallas.