North Texas pediatricians being overwhelmed with sick children
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
Parents ask Plano ISD to bring back Plexiglass dividers, other COVID-19 protocols
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Frisco ISD to offer virtual learning option due to rising COVID-19 cases
The school superintendent says a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, led him to this last-minute decision to offer virtual classes to select students. The details are still being worked out.
The school superintendent says a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, led him to this last-minute decision to offer virtual classes to select students. The details are still being worked out.
North Texas hospitals' requests for additional staffing denied by state officials
The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.
The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.
Strong storms move through North Texas Sunday
Heavy rain and hail were reported in parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties from the storms Sunday afternoon.
Heavy rain and hail were reported in parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties from the storms Sunday afternoon.
Memorial walk held to remember Plano woman one year after she was killed on morning jog
Bright and early Sunday morning, more than 100 people walked to remember Sarmistha Sen.
Bright and early Sunday morning, more than 100 people walked to remember Sarmistha Sen.
1 dead following officer-involved shooting in Celina
Celina police and Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Celina Friday night.
Celina police and Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Celina Friday night.
Memorial walk set to remember Plano woman one year after she was killed on morning jog
This weekend will mark a year since 43-year-old Sarmistha Sen, who was a mother of two, was murdered during her daily morning run in Plano.
This weekend will mark a year since 43-year-old Sarmistha Sen, who was a mother of two, was murdered during her daily morning run in Plano.
Frisco RoughRiders hosting ‘Free Britney’ themed night Aug. 5
Minor league baseball teams are known for holding a variety of promotions at their games, and the Frisco Roughriders are honoring the Princess of Pop with a #FreeBritney night.
Minor league baseball teams are known for holding a variety of promotions at their games, and the Frisco Roughriders are honoring the Princess of Pop with a #FreeBritney night.
Man and his brother arrested after joyride in stolen Plano ambulance
A patient went on a joyride and even picked up his brother at a Dallas apartment after stealing an ambulance from a Plano hospital.
A patient went on a joyride and even picked up his brother at a Dallas apartment after stealing an ambulance from a Plano hospital.
Collin County starts mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams to get more people vaccinated
Vaccination teams are traveling across Collin County to bring COVID-19 vaccines to people in need and business who want to get their employees vaccinated.
Vaccination teams are traveling across Collin County to bring COVID-19 vaccines to people in need and business who want to get their employees vaccinated.
Wedding dress found on Dallas North Tollway in Frisco
The NTTA said the wedding dress was found on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco and it's trying to find the owner of the dress.
The NTTA said the wedding dress was found on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco and it's trying to find the owner of the dress.
Meteor lights up North Texas sky on Sunday night
The meteor was seen at about 8:56 p.m. in the sky over North Texas and had a very bright flash at one point.
The meteor was seen at about 8:56 p.m. in the sky over North Texas and had a very bright flash at one point.
Plano family of 5 injured when neighbor's home exploded now reunited after leaving hospital
A Plano family whose home destroyed after their neighbor's home exploded earlier this week is finally reunited after spending days in the hospital.
A Plano family whose home destroyed after their neighbor's home exploded earlier this week is finally reunited after spending days in the hospital.
Collin County reports 4 deaths from untreatable 'superbug' fungus this year
One day after the CDC said an "untreatable" fungus killed two people in North Texas hospitals this year, Collin County released information saying the fungus killed four people at a pair of hospitals there.
One day after the CDC said an "untreatable" fungus killed two people in North Texas hospitals this year, Collin County released information saying the fungus killed four people at a pair of hospitals there.
Former ATF agent gives insight into Plano home explosion investigation
Investigators have yet to elaborate about what leads them to believe this was intentional.
Investigators have yet to elaborate about what leads them to believe this was intentional.
Plano house explosion "may have been intentional," investigators now say
Plano police and the Plano Fire Marshal began a joint investigation after the explosion and said Wednesday that “the explosion may have been intentional.”
Plano police and the Plano Fire Marshal began a joint investigation after the explosion and said Wednesday that “the explosion may have been intentional.”
COVID-19 hospitalizations across North Texas steadily on the rise
The signs of another COVID-19 surge in North Texas are becoming clearer. Hospitalizations aren't quite where they were during the winter, but they've more than tripled in the past month. Health officials see them only going up.
The signs of another COVID-19 surge in North Texas are becoming clearer. Hospitalizations aren't quite where they were during the winter, but they've more than tripled in the past month. Health officials see them only going up.