North Texas prepares for reopening rollbacks as COVID hospitalizations stay above 15%

Health officials say all signs point to the governor’s seven-day requirement being reached on Thursday, forcing some businesses to once again change the way they operate during the pandemic.

North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations stay above 15% for fifth day

As the seventh day approaches that would trigger capacity rollbacks, health officials say everyone needs to show discipline as hospitals brace for possible Thanksgiving impacts.

Parts of North Texas get 1st freeze of the season Monday morning

It’s cold Monday morning coming out of the Thanksgiving weekend with wind chills in the 20s. The temperatures also dipped below freezing in parts of North Texas.

Collin County constable-elect has passed away

A recently elected constable in Collin County has passed away following a short illness.

COVID cases across North Texas hospitals stay above 15% for second straight day

Area health officials say for the second day in a row on Wednesday, virus patients occupy more than 15% of hospital beds for the North Texas 19-county hospital region.

Amid COVID-19 surges, North Texas college students head home for Thanksgiving

Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.

North Texas grocery stores noticeably busy ahead of Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving upon us, the aisles are feeling a lot more crowded than what we’ve started to become accustomed to during the pandemic.

Jerk Chicken Food Truck Grand Opening
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Renee's Jerk Chicken is holding several events to mark the grand opening of its food truck. Truck owner, Juline Mathe, is a flight attendant took a leave from work when the pandemic started because she didn't want to risk of exposure to her daughter who has underlying health issues. She decided to focus on her dream business. There will be a grand opening at the Star in Frisco and another starting at 2pm on Saturday, November 21 at Hall Park in Frisco. Her truck is part of Frisco Fresh Market every Saturday and Sunday

Celina murder suspect believed to be serial killer; charged in murder of SMU student

The man who was arrested for allegedly killing someone and setting a Celina home on fire is now being described as a serial killer, and was charged with the recent murder of an SMU student in Downtown Dallas.

Suspect in Celina murder, fire given $1 million bond

Jeremy Harris, 31, is charged with killing Blair Carter, 60, in Celina and then being involved in an hours-long manhunt.

COVID-19 hospitalizations across North Texas region reach 13.96 percent

The percentage in our trauma region is 13.96. It must be 15% for seven straight days before bars close and capacity in restaurants and retail drop.

Allen brewery owner accused of staging client's murder to look like a suicide

The owner of Nine Band Brewing in Allen is charged with murdering one of his clients. Police said it was all part of a scheme to gain control of the other man's finances.

Allen fire chief reports mild side effects in Moderna vaccine trial

Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd volunteered to be part of drugmaker Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial. It may be almost 95% effective against the virus.