Student move-in begins for North Texas-area universities
North Texas colleges and universities are starting to welcome students back on campus for the fall term.
Coronavirus vaccine trial underway in Dallas needs more volunteers
The first injections of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are underway in Dallas this week as part of a late phase trial.
Dallas hotel, restaurants move forward with openings despite COVID-19 pandemic
Hotels and restaurants in North Texas are realizing there is no good time to open during a pandemic, so many of them are moving forward with openings that are very different from what they once pictured.
Texas passes 500K cases; infection rate soars to new high
Texas surpassed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested family and neighborhood gatherings are behind a sharp rise in the rate of positive tests, which has climbed to record levels just as schools are beginning to reopen across the state.
Tanker overturns and bursts into flames on 75 in Richardson
A tanker truck overturned and caught fire along U.S. Highway 75 near Galatyn Parkway in Richardson.
Students in Plano ISD start the year off with virtual learning
Thousands and students and teachers in the Plano Independent School District started virtual learning Wednesday.
Solak gets 3 singles, 3 RBIs as Rangers beat Mariners 4-2
Nick Solak singled three times and drove in three runs, leading the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Mansfield ISD to begin delivering devices to students' homes for virtual learning
Mansfield ISD announced it will now deliver electronic devices needed for virtual learning to its students’ homes instead of requiring pickup.
Travis County holds jury trial by Zoom, possibly nation’s first
It may be a small Class C misdemeanor case, but it could change how courts operate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Aubrey ISD hosts first volleyball game of the year since COVID-19 pandemic began
High school sports in North Texas for schools that are not 5A or 6A started Tuesday. That included several volleyball matches.
Prosper ISD prepares to bring back some students on campus Wednesday
Prosper ISD in Collin County will be among the first set of districts to start school on Wednesday with some kids in the classroom.
Dallas ISD to host back to school webinars for parents
Dallas ISD is hosting six three-hour long sessions covering several topics about the start of school -- from safety protocols and transportation to technology and sports.
UT Austin projects more than 75% of class seats will be online this fall
The university said almost 50 percent of undergraduates chose to attend fully online classes, with the other half choosing to take a majority of hybrid and online classes.
Dallas council examines public safety funding in proposed 2021 budget
In a year filled with calls to defund police, Dallas councilmembers debated Tuesday if next year's budget does enough to re-imagine policing or if it neglects to properly fund public safety.
West Nile virus threat grows in Tarrant County, health officials warn
Tarrant County Public Health says the threat from West Nile, especially in northeast Tarrant County, is going up.
Abbott gives no timeline for reopening bars; addresses schools, unemployment benefits and college football
Gov. Greg Abbott met with doctors and local leaders in the Beaumont area Tuesday. Afterward, he spoke about a variety of topics including reopening schools, reopening bars, unemployment benefits and the upcoming football season.
Appeals court upholds ex-Balch Spring officer’s murder conviction
The Fifth Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction for former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver.
NTFB mobile food pantry returns to Fair Park with new walk-up option
The North Texas Food Bank once again helped thousands of people in need due to the pandemic at a mobile food pantry event at Fair Park.
North Texas man loses mother, brother and uncle to COVID-19; other family members also sick
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Staff members at Carroll ISD, Wylie ISD test positive for COVID-19 as school start nears
Two North Texas school districts that plan to welcome students back on campus in the coming days and weeks are already dealing with coronavirus cases among staff members.