Omicron variant raising questions for North Texas school districts as kids return to school
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.
UTD delays spring semester due to omicron variant
UT Dallas is delaying the start of its spring semester because of the omicron variant. There are no plans for students to return to remote learning, at least not yet.
UT Dallas is delaying the start of its spring semester because of the omicron variant. There are no plans for students to return to remote learning, at least not yet.
OurCalling prepares to house homeless for upcoming freeze
The homeless outreach group OurCalling is asking for donations ahead of what’s expected to be freezing temperatures this weekend.
The homeless outreach group OurCalling is asking for donations ahead of what’s expected to be freezing temperatures this weekend.
New gas leaks found at Dallas apartment where explosion happened
Atmos Energy crews were back at the Highland Hills Apartments Wednesday night after tenants discovered dangerous gas leaks. The complex was the site of a natural gas explosion in late September.
Atmos Energy crews were back at the Highland Hills Apartments Wednesday night after tenants discovered dangerous gas leaks. The complex was the site of a natural gas explosion in late September.
Dallas files appeal of court ruling against 4 officers in Tony Timpa case
The city of Dallas is asking a federal appeals court to reverse the ruling that says four officers can be sued for excessive force leading up to Tony Timpa's death in 2016.
The city of Dallas is asking a federal appeals court to reverse the ruling that says four officers can be sued for excessive force leading up to Tony Timpa's death in 2016.
Dallas police seek driver involved in 'devastating' hit-and-run
Dallas police are hoping the public can help them identify the driver involved in a Christmas Eve hit-and-run in North Oak Cliff.
Dallas police are hoping the public can help them identify the driver involved in a Christmas Eve hit-and-run in North Oak Cliff.
Some North Texas restaurants having to temporarily close because of COVID-19 cases
There was already a service industry labor shortage before the omicron variant, but now things are going from bad to worse for a number of North Texas restaurants.
There was already a service industry labor shortage before the omicron variant, but now things are going from bad to worse for a number of North Texas restaurants.
Increased COVID-19 positivity rates being seen at North Texas testing sites
Positivity rates and hospitalizations are increasing in Dallas County, and in Tarrant County, health officials said roughly one in five people are testing positive.
Positivity rates and hospitalizations are increasing in Dallas County, and in Tarrant County, health officials said roughly one in five people are testing positive.
Parkland changing visitation rules due to increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Parkland Memorial Hospital is limiting visitation hours.
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Parkland Memorial Hospital is limiting visitation hours.
Dallas New Year's Eve show to include fireworks and drone lights
An "Over the Top" fireworks and drone light show will help Dallas ring in the new year. But no one will be allowed on the Reunion Tower lawn for 2022 because of COVID-19.
An "Over the Top" fireworks and drone light show will help Dallas ring in the new year. But no one will be allowed on the Reunion Tower lawn for 2022 because of COVID-19.
Apple closes 2 Dallas stores due to COVID-19
Apple is closing several of its stores nationwide, including two in Dallas, because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Apple is closing several of its stores nationwide, including two in Dallas, because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
2 dead, 1 hurt in shooting outside Dallas apartments
Two men are dead and a third man is in the hospital after a shooting outside a Dallas apartment complex.
Two men are dead and a third man is in the hospital after a shooting outside a Dallas apartment complex.
COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas continue to see long lines
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
Suspect arrested after police chase into Downtown Dallas
Officers chased a suspect in a silver car from Mesquite to Downtown Dallas Monday afternoon. That suspect is now in custody.
Officers chased a suspect in a silver car from Mesquite to Downtown Dallas Monday afternoon. That suspect is now in custody.
Dallas Zoo welcomes twin tiger cubs
Twin Sumatran tiger cubs were born at the Dallas Zoo this month. The adorable new additions still need names.
Twin Sumatran tiger cubs were born at the Dallas Zoo this month. The adorable new additions still need names.
Dallas ISD distributes holiday meals to families
Dallas ISD distributed meals Monday to make sure no students go hungry over the holidays.
Dallas ISD distributed meals Monday to make sure no students go hungry over the holidays.
Police investigating several recent break-ins at Oak Cliff homes
Several Oak Cliff homeowners are reporting home invasions, and they believe the same group of crooks is responsible.
Several Oak Cliff homeowners are reporting home invasions, and they believe the same group of crooks is responsible.
North Texans waiting hours for COVID-19 tests as cases increase
With COVID-19 cases climbing in every state across the U.S., it will take at least another week to find out how holiday gatherings impacted the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.
With COVID-19 cases climbing in every state across the U.S., it will take at least another week to find out how holiday gatherings impacted the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.
Doctors and nurses brace for another surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The people who are on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 are bracing for another big surge in hospitalizations. They're already seeing a spike in the number of patients.
The people who are on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 are bracing for another big surge in hospitalizations. They're already seeing a spike in the number of patients.
Dallas ISD launching program for babies and toddlers
Dallas ISD is working on a program for babies and toddlers to help close the learning gaps many children have by the time they arrive in pre-K.
Dallas ISD is working on a program for babies and toddlers to help close the learning gaps many children have by the time they arrive in pre-K.