UT Southwestern: COVID-19 hospitalizations set to hit pandemic all-time high
New projections from UT Southwestern show the immense strain on North Texas hospitals. If nothing changes, the report reveals September’s hospitalization numbers could surpass any point in the pandemic so far.
New projections from UT Southwestern show the immense strain on North Texas hospitals. If nothing changes, the report reveals September’s hospitalization numbers could surpass any point in the pandemic so far.
1 killed, 1 injured in Lake Lewisville boating accident
The boat hit several rocks under the bridge and all six passengers were ejected.
The boat hit several rocks under the bridge and all six passengers were ejected.
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.
3-year-old dies at Little Elm splash pad
A 3-year-old died after being found unresponsive at a Little Elm splash pad Friday night.
A 3-year-old died after being found unresponsive at a Little Elm splash pad Friday night.
Denton County to allow immunocompromised people to receive third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Denton County Public Health will now allow those who meet certain eligibility criteria to register for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Denton County Public Health will now allow those who meet certain eligibility criteria to register for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Denton's mayor, school district won't enforce mask mandate passed by city council
The ordinance in Denton is worded the exact same as the mandate Dallas County issued Wednesday, but Denton ISD revealed they are not planning to follow the city's mask mandate.
The ordinance in Denton is worded the exact same as the mandate Dallas County issued Wednesday, but Denton ISD revealed they are not planning to follow the city's mask mandate.
Denton issues mask mandate to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant
The city of Denton is the latest to issue a mask mandate despite the governor’s order. It goes into effect Friday.
The city of Denton is the latest to issue a mask mandate despite the governor’s order. It goes into effect Friday.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
Denton and Dallas counties report more human West Nile cases
The West Nile virus is back in North Texas with more cases.
The West Nile virus is back in North Texas with more cases.
Only 25 ICU hospital beds available in Dallas County as COVID cases continue to surge
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
Denton PD highlights importance of moving over or slowing down after recent string of crashes
Denton police say they will usually see one or two squad cars hit each year. But in recent weeks, they've been involved in three separate collisions.
Denton police say they will usually see one or two squad cars hit each year. But in recent weeks, they've been involved in three separate collisions.
North Texas pediatricians being overwhelmed with sick children
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Denton ISD launches virtual academy for upcoming school year
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
Long before the delta COVID-19 variant surge, Denton ISD had already planned to offer a limited amount of remote learning for younger students this school year. Now, many more students are signed up for it than the district has slots for.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
North Texas hospitals' requests for additional staffing denied by state officials
The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.
The DFW Hospital Council says more than 500 additional staff was requested last week. FOX 4 has confirmed that the Texas Department of State Health Services denied the request, suggesting counties use COVID relief money to help hospitals.
On Your Side: Dog owner warns about hiring sitters through popular pet-sitting app
As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.
As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.
Meteor lights up North Texas sky on Sunday night
The meteor was seen at about 8:56 p.m. in the sky over North Texas and had a very bright flash at one point.
The meteor was seen at about 8:56 p.m. in the sky over North Texas and had a very bright flash at one point.
COVID-19 hospitalizations across North Texas steadily on the rise
The signs of another COVID-19 surge in North Texas are becoming clearer. Hospitalizations aren't quite where they were during the winter, but they've more than tripled in the past month. Health officials see them only going up.
The signs of another COVID-19 surge in North Texas are becoming clearer. Hospitalizations aren't quite where they were during the winter, but they've more than tripled in the past month. Health officials see them only going up.
Portion of I-35 shut down for hours after fatal crash in Lewisville
A portion of I-35E was shut down for several hours in Lewisville Sunday morning following a fatal crash.
A portion of I-35E was shut down for several hours in Lewisville Sunday morning following a fatal crash.