Bushes named honorary chairs of Fair Park fundraising drive

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush are the honorary chairs in a fundraising effort to transform Fair Park.

Dallas minority neighborhoods getting free rides to get vaccinated

The call to get more people vaccinated in minority communities is being underscored. Some health professionals say COVID-19 across Black communities has caused a state of emergency.

Dallas County to continue COVID-19 vaccinations alongside FEMA at Fair Park

At Fair Park, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Dallas County are working side by side to get people vaccinated against COVID-19 in large numbers.

State Fair of Texas asks for public’s help planning 2021 fair

The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.

Fair Park drive-through site opens Monday with long lines

Dallas County got off to a rough start when it opened drive-through vaccinations Monday at Fair Park.

11-year-old boy hurt in Dallas drive-by shooting

Police said someone fired about a dozen rounds at the house near Fair Park. One bullet came through the front window and hit a sleeping child.

Dallas County launches outreach programs for COVID-19 vaccine registration

Officials say some residents don’t have access to the internet, a cell phone, an email address or reliable transportation -- so registering for the vaccine, much less getting it, is nearly impossible.

Dallas County vaccinates people without appointments, sets up hotline for registrations

Friday’s “one day only” rule change comes amid uncertainty and conflicting information across Dallas County about how to register for the vaccine and where to go. 

Finger-pointing over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility at Fair Park

The county’s message was that the mega site was by appointment only, at least initially focusing on those 75 and older or those with certain conditions.