Vaccination status being considered for admittance at overwhelmed North Texas hospitals
Top doctors in North Texas held discussions about including vaccination status when admitting patients if hospitals become too overwhelmed.
Top doctors in North Texas held discussions about including vaccination status when admitting patients if hospitals become too overwhelmed.
Dallas City Council grills city manager over Dallas PD data loss
Councilmembers are furious that four months went by without the city manager notifying them about the massive loss of data. In the end, many of them learned of the breach through the news.
Councilmembers are furious that four months went by without the city manager notifying them about the massive loss of data. In the end, many of them learned of the breach through the news.
North Texas long-term care facilities working on plan to get residents, staff COVID-19 booster shot
With booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to start rolling out in about a month, facilities are already making plans on how to get those boosters to residents and staff.
With booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to start rolling out in about a month, facilities are already making plans on how to get those boosters to residents and staff.
Dallas ISD brings back virtual learning option for kids under 12
Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.
Signup for Dallas ISD's Virtual Academy is now available on the district’s website with teacher-led, at-home learning starting next Tuesday.
Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM moving headquarters to Dallas
AECOM, a company that has worked on projects including high-speed rail and the proposed hyperloop in Texas, is moving its global headquarters from California to Texas.
AECOM, a company that has worked on projects including high-speed rail and the proposed hyperloop in Texas, is moving its global headquarters from California to Texas.
Former Carrollton officer dies of COVID-19 just months after retiring
The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of a 38-year-old police sergeant who recently retired. He died this week because of COVID-19.
The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of a 38-year-old police sergeant who recently retired. He died this week because of COVID-19.
Trackdown: Help find person of interest in shooting of innocent bystander outside West Dallas store
This week's Trackdown looks at a shooting in July where an innocent bystander was shot in the head. It happened outside a busy Jerry's Market in West Dallas. Thankfully, the victim did survive after being caught in the crossfire of a gun battle.
This week's Trackdown looks at a shooting in July where an innocent bystander was shot in the head. It happened outside a busy Jerry's Market in West Dallas. Thankfully, the victim did survive after being caught in the crossfire of a gun battle.
Thieves snatch two North Texas women's purses from store parking lot
Two North Texas women want the public to be on high alert the next time they go grocery shopping. Each of them had thousands worth of goods stolen from them in the same parking lot. One of the crimes was even caught on camera.
Two North Texas women want the public to be on high alert the next time they go grocery shopping. Each of them had thousands worth of goods stolen from them in the same parking lot. One of the crimes was even caught on camera.
Dallas County mega sites could return to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Last week, Dallas County's Fair Park location administered its 500,000th shot. But hours and staffing for the vaccination site have dwindled as demand dropped off. Health officials say it's unclear if mega-sites will return.
Last week, Dallas County's Fair Park location administered its 500,000th shot. But hours and staffing for the vaccination site have dwindled as demand dropped off. Health officials say it's unclear if mega-sites will return.
Sen. Ted Cruz stops in Irving to meet with newly-elected North Texas mayors
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stood firmly in his conservative beliefs during a meetup with North Texas politicians. He spent about two hours talking to newly elected North Texas mayors.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stood firmly in his conservative beliefs during a meetup with North Texas politicians. He spent about two hours talking to newly elected North Texas mayors.
COVID-19 vaccines at State Fair of Texas to come with free food and ride coupons
Anyone who gets their COVID-19 shot at the State Fair of Texas this year will also receive $20 worth of food and ride coupons.
Anyone who gets their COVID-19 shot at the State Fair of Texas this year will also receive $20 worth of food and ride coupons.
Police: Shooter called 911 to report man’s death in Dallas home
Dallas police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight but didn’t have to work to find the gunman. He called 911 himself.
Dallas police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight but didn’t have to work to find the gunman. He called 911 himself.
Mesquite ISD reissues mask mandate following new Travis County ruling
Mesquite ISD said it’s following a new ruling out of Travis County that suspends Gov. Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.
Mesquite ISD said it’s following a new ruling out of Travis County that suspends Gov. Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates.
100 traveling medical workers heading to North Texas hospitals to help during delta variant surge
Reinforcements in the form of traveling medical staff are on their way weeks after the state initially turned down helping hospitals. So far, nearly 100 of those traveling medical workers are going to two of our largest hospitals. More are expected.
Reinforcements in the form of traveling medical staff are on their way weeks after the state initially turned down helping hospitals. So far, nearly 100 of those traveling medical workers are going to two of our largest hospitals. More are expected.
Some Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban control will be resettled across North Texas
Thousands of Afghans could be resettled in the U.S. as they desperately flee Taliban control. About 300 of them will be places across Texas in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin.
Thousands of Afghans could be resettled in the U.S. as they desperately flee Taliban control. About 300 of them will be places across Texas in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin.
North Texas school districts monitoring attendance levels amid COVID-19 resurgence
Dallas ISD and Frisco ISD are among the districts that are seeing fewer students than they hoped as the 2021-22 school year has gotten underway.
Dallas ISD and Frisco ISD are among the districts that are seeing fewer students than they hoped as the 2021-22 school year has gotten underway.
North Texas health officials frustrated with lack of tools to combat latest COVID surge
There is frustration in Tarrant County as commissioners are left with few tools to help turn the tide of the current COVID surge.
There is frustration in Tarrant County as commissioners are left with few tools to help turn the tide of the current COVID surge.
Guidance expected on COVID-19 booster shots for all vaccinated Americans
Health officials are already encouraging immunocompromised people to get their additional shot.
Health officials are already encouraging immunocompromised people to get their additional shot.
Mesquite announces five finalists for police chief
The city of Mesquite will select a new police chief from a list of five finalists, including one of Arlington's top cops.
The city of Mesquite will select a new police chief from a list of five finalists, including one of Arlington's top cops.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.