Denton grandmother accused of murdering 3-year-old grandson
Police say Angela Downing told hospital medical staff the boy had fallen down a flight of stairs. The boy had a skull fracture, brain swelling and bleeding.
Police say Angela Downing told hospital medical staff the boy had fallen down a flight of stairs. The boy had a skull fracture, brain swelling and bleeding.
Omicron surge may have peaked in North Texas area, new data shows
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
Lewisville ISD is latest school district to close due to COVID-19
Lewisville ISD is closing all 70 campuses beginning on Wednesday through the rest of the week.
Lewisville ISD is closing all 70 campuses beginning on Wednesday through the rest of the week.
UNT students petition for more virtual learning options amid omicron surge
UTA and UTD started the semester with online learning only. That's not an option at UNT and some students are not happy about it.
UTA and UTD started the semester with online learning only. That's not an option at UNT and some students are not happy about it.
Autopsy results released two years after UNT student's death by Denton police officers
The medical examiner has finally released autopsy results for a UNT student who was shot and killed by Denton police two years ago.
The medical examiner has finally released autopsy results for a UNT student who was shot and killed by Denton police two years ago.
North Texas counties create new ways to report at-home COVID-19 test results
With the flood of home COVID-19 test kits being sent out to people across the country, many are now wondering what to do with the results.
With the flood of home COVID-19 test kits being sent out to people across the country, many are now wondering what to do with the results.
Suspect wanted for 'unsubstantiated' threats at Denton high schools
Denton police are still looking for the person who made what they called “unsubstantiated threats” at two high schools Wednesday morning.
Denton police are still looking for the person who made what they called “unsubstantiated threats” at two high schools Wednesday morning.
Lewisville PD: Missing 10-year-old boy found safe
Lewisville police said 10-year-old Simon Lian is safe. He showed up at his school Wednesday morning after being reported missing Tuesday afternoon.
Lewisville police said 10-year-old Simon Lian is safe. He showed up at his school Wednesday morning after being reported missing Tuesday afternoon.
North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say
Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of going down yet.
Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of going down yet.
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.