Abbott confirms Texas National Guard to be deployed in cities ahead of Election Day
Abbott said decisions about when and where Texas National Guard troops would be sent would be made on an as-needed basis ahead of Election Day.
Tarrant County elections officials working to get faulty ballots counted
Tarrant County election officials have started the process of correcting a problem with mail-in ballots that couldn't be scanned because of a printing error.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing at Parkland
Parkland Hospital currently has 101 COVID-19 patients, with 30 on ventilators -- twice the number of patients who were on ventilators last week.
With record voting turnout, ballot counting could take several days
With the record turnout, getting election results could be slower next week. However, all counties must have results certified and sent to the state by Nov. 17.
How Texans can track their mail-in ballots
A website has been created to help Texas voters track their mail-in ballot.
Texas deploys team to Louisiana to assist in Hurricane Zeta response
According to his office, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Baton Rouge.
Judge sets trial date for ex-Fort Worth officer charged with murder in Atatiana Jefferson's death
A judge tentatively set an August 2021 trial date for the former Fort Worth police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson.
CVS adding several COVID-19 rapid test sites in North Texas
CVS is adding nearly a dozen new rapid-results COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas this week.
Kamala Harris to visit Fort Worth, Houston, Rio Grande Valley during Texas campaign swing Friday
Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris is set to visit to Fort Worth, Houston and McAllen on Friday as polls show a tight race in traditionally red Texas.
Dallas City Council approves new Fair Park master plan
The future of Fair Park looks very green. A master plan for the area’s major upgrade will go before the city council.
Report: Some Texas nursing homes dealing with PPE shortage
One consumer group says many Texas nursing homes do not have enough protective gear like masks. That contradicts what the state has been saying.
Report: National Guard troops deploying statewide for post-election protests
Reports say the Texas National Guard is being sent to help in case there are post-election disturbances. But county leaders say they were never informed about the possible deployment.
Fort Worth prepares to shelter the homeless during cold weather
As temperatures drop, the city of Fort Worth is making plans for how to shelter the homeless during the cold winter months while keeping COVID-19 safety protocols in mind.
Four more Dallas bars have liquor license suspended for COVID-19 violations
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission says High Fives, Shuck N Jive, Alamo Club and Bungalow all violated COVID-19 protocols.
AT&T donates 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD
AT&T donated 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to DeSoto ISD, with 800 boxes of that delivered to East Middle School on Tuesday morning.
Dallas ISD to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to students, staff
Dallas ISD officials say the district will be part of the state’s rapid test program and begin with student athletes before expanding access.
Dallas County caught up with backlog of mail-in ballot requests, county official says
While Dallas County initially had a backlog of mail-in ballot applications, Judge Clay Jenkins says the county is now caught up with the final ballots going in the mail Tuesday.
Polls, late campaign activity suggest Republican dominance in Texas could be at risk
The activity in the final days of this year’s presidential election suggests that, for the first time in decades, Texas is not a foregone conclusion.
Tarrant County: Put factory-wrapped candy on a table, stay 6 feet away when trick-or-treating
If you are still planning to pass out candy or go trick-or-treating for Halloween, the Tarrant County health department has some suggestions: wear a mask, keep your distance, put factory-wrapped candy out on a table and wipe everything down when you get home.
Michael Bloomberg to spend $15 million on TV ads for Biden in Texas, Ohio after seeing tight polling
The former mayor of New York City and Democratic presidential candidate will use his super PAC, Independence USA, to fund $15 million worth of statewide ads in both Texas and Ohio.