New Texas voting law causing some mail-in ballots to be rejected
Hundreds of requests have come into county offices statewide, and many are being rejected. That's because of a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last year.
Hundreds of requests have come into county offices statewide, and many are being rejected. That's because of a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last year.
North Texas districts hoping COVID-19 closures bring down case number after MLK Day
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Denton County resident claims $16 million lottery prize
Someone from Highland Village in Denton County has claimed a winning $16.25 million Lotto Texas jackpot.
Someone from Highland Village in Denton County has claimed a winning $16.25 million Lotto Texas jackpot.
Cook Children's Medical Center treating record-breaking number of kids for COVID-19
Across the North Texas 19-county region, nearly 4,000 people are in hospitals. That's an increase of 111 from Tuesday and represents more than a quarter of all hospital patients. Of the nearly 4,000 people, 151 of them are kids.
Across the North Texas 19-county region, nearly 4,000 people are in hospitals. That's an increase of 111 from Tuesday and represents more than a quarter of all hospital patients. Of the nearly 4,000 people, 151 of them are kids.
Denton County ERs experiencing up to 10-hour wait times
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Lewisville animal shelter temporarily closed due to COVID-19
The Gene Carey Animal Shelter in Lewisville is temporarily closed to the public because so many staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
The Gene Carey Animal Shelter in Lewisville is temporarily closed to the public because so many staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
TxDOT begins 380 widening project; completion date is 2025
TxDOT says the $140 million construction project that started Monday will widen 380 from four to six lanes in a 10-mile stretch.
TxDOT says the $140 million construction project that started Monday will widen 380 from four to six lanes in a 10-mile stretch.
North Texas hospitals getting extra healthcare workers from state as hospitalizations rise
A new model from UT Southwestern predicts Dallas County hospitals will see 1,200 patients hospitalized at the same time by the end of the month. That would be the highest level seen in the pandemic. This time around, more staff are not able to take care of patients with the virus impacting them as well. But, there is help on the way
A new model from UT Southwestern predicts Dallas County hospitals will see 1,200 patients hospitalized at the same time by the end of the month. That would be the highest level seen in the pandemic. This time around, more staff are not able to take care of patients with the virus impacting them as well. But, there is help on the way
Lewisville firefighter who died on New Year's Eve laid to rest
Landun Charles was just 31 years old when he had a medical emergency and died. He and his wife were expecting their first child due next month. He was only with the Lewisville Fire Department for two years, but he made a lasting impact on the department and those who knew him.
Landun Charles was just 31 years old when he had a medical emergency and died. He and his wife were expecting their first child due next month. He was only with the Lewisville Fire Department for two years, but he made a lasting impact on the department and those who knew him.
Up to 15% of North Texas hospital workers out with COVID, DFW Hospital Council says
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
Omicron surge forcing North Texas colleges to double down on COVID-19 protocols
Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.
Colleges throughout North Texas are evaluating how students and staff will safely begin their spring semesters in the midst of a significant COVID-19 surge.
Omicron variant surge to peak in late January in North Texas, UT Southwestern says
Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.
Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.
Flower Mound family stuck in Paris due to backlog in visa cases amid omicron surge
One North Texas business owner thought his wife and son were taking a quick trip to Paris, France, to renew their visas. But once they arrived, it was unexpectedly canceled.
One North Texas business owner thought his wife and son were taking a quick trip to Paris, France, to renew their visas. But once they arrived, it was unexpectedly canceled.
Lewisville firefighter collapses on New Year's Eve, dies unexpectedly
The Lewisville Fire Department is mourning the unexpected loss of a 31-year-old firefighter on New Year’s Eve. His wife is due to give birth to their first child next month.
The Lewisville Fire Department is mourning the unexpected loss of a 31-year-old firefighter on New Year’s Eve. His wife is due to give birth to their first child next month.
$16.25 million Lotto Texas winning ticket sold in Flower Mound
The ticket was for the Lotto Texas drawing held on January 1 and was purchased at RaceTrac #375 located at 1809 Justin Road.
The ticket was for the Lotto Texas drawing held on January 1 and was purchased at RaceTrac #375 located at 1809 Justin Road.
Man killed in shooting at Lewisville restaurant
Lewisville police are searching for the person who shot and killed another man during a fight the Chill Bar and Grill.
Lewisville police are searching for the person who shot and killed another man during a fight the Chill Bar and Grill.
Denton closes libraries, recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
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.
COVID-19 testing sites expanding across North Texas due to increased demand
Multiple North Texas counties are expanding COVID-19 testing because of increased demand.
Multiple North Texas counties are expanding COVID-19 testing because of increased demand.
Feed-A-Hero feeds thousands of first responders on Christmas
The North Texas organization Feed-A-Hero made sure thousands of first responders were fed on Christmas.
The North Texas organization Feed-A-Hero made sure thousands of first responders were fed on Christmas.