Pediatric COVID-19 cases hit record high as students return to school
Cook Children's Health in Fort Worth says it is seeing a record number of children with the virus as the number of kids infected continues to climb. And now students are headed back to class.
Cook Children's Health in Fort Worth says it is seeing a record number of children with the virus as the number of kids infected continues to climb. And now students are headed back to class.
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 symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
Fort Worth’s Polytechnic High School unveils redesigned mascot
Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth was one of three local schools selected to receive a $35,000 brand makeover.
Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth was one of three local schools selected to receive a $35,000 brand makeover.
North Texas first responders hit hard by omicron variant
As North Texas continues to see a big spike in new coronavirus cases from the omicron variant, first responders are also starting to see an impact. Dallas Fire-Rescue is experiencing the most workers out of the office at one time since the pandemic started. And they are not alone.
As North Texas continues to see a big spike in new coronavirus cases from the omicron variant, first responders are also starting to see an impact. Dallas Fire-Rescue is experiencing the most workers out of the office at one time since the pandemic started. And they are not alone.
Tarrant County school districts resuming in-person classes amid omicron spread
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
Fort Worth ISD custodians sanitized campuses on Tuesday as part of preparing for the return of roughly 74,000 students on Wednesday.
North Texas omicron surge drives up testing demand, increases hospital cases
With the metroplex seeing some of the highest COVID-19 hospitalization numbers since last September, the DFW Hospital Council is urging everyone to take precautions against the omicron variant.
With the metroplex seeing some of the highest COVID-19 hospitalization numbers since last September, the DFW Hospital Council is urging everyone to take precautions against the omicron variant.
Truck crashes into Hurst fire station causing power outage
The driver of a utility truck was hurt after crashing into the side of a fire station in Hurst Tuesday morning. The crash also caused a major power outage.
The driver of a utility truck was hurt after crashing into the side of a fire station in Hurst Tuesday morning. The crash also caused a major power outage.
Federal judge blocks part of U.S. Navy's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A federal judge in Fort Worth has temporarily blocked part of the U.S. Navy's vaccine mandate. He said the policy violates the "free exercise of religion" clause of the constitution and the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act."
A federal judge in Fort Worth has temporarily blocked part of the U.S. Navy's vaccine mandate. He said the policy violates the "free exercise of religion" clause of the constitution and the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act."
11 displaced in southwest Fort Worth apartment fire
About a dozen people lost their homes in an early morning apartment fire in southwest Fort Worth.
About a dozen people lost their homes in an early morning apartment fire in southwest Fort Worth.
Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning Fort Worth home
Firefighters who were on their way to a medical call spotted flames Monday night. They stopped and ended up pulling an elderly man from the burning home.
Firefighters who were on their way to a medical call spotted flames Monday night. They stopped and ended up pulling an elderly man from the burning home.
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.
Man having mental health crisis taken into custody after standoff in Arlington
An hours-long standoff in Arlington ended with one man being taken to a mental health center Sunday afternoon.
An hours-long standoff in Arlington ended with one man being taken to a mental health center Sunday afternoon.
Fort Worth police searching for Nissan involved in fatal hit-and-run
Police in Fort Worth are seeking the public’s help to find the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on New Year’s Day.
Police in Fort Worth are seeking the public’s help to find the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on New Year’s Day.
2 dead in crash involving wrong-way driver in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police said a wreck involving a wrong-way driver left two people dead early Sunday morning.
Fort Worth police said a wreck involving a wrong-way driver left two people dead early Sunday morning.
Standoff at Fort Worth gas station ends with suspect in custody
An hour-long police standoff overnight Friday ended with one man in custody in Fort Worth.
An hour-long police standoff overnight Friday ended with one man in custody in Fort Worth.
VIDEO: Explosion damages home that was under construction in Arlington
Arlington firefighters and Atmos crews are investigating an explosion early Saturday morning.
Arlington firefighters and Atmos crews are investigating an explosion early Saturday morning.
Ridder, breakthrough Bearcats stall in 27-6 loss to Alabama
The breakthrough Bearcats held up pretty well despite Ridder's offense going nowhere for long stretches Friday while the Alabama running game overwhelmed them in a 27-6 loss that ended an undefeated season.
The breakthrough Bearcats held up pretty well despite Ridder's offense going nowhere for long stretches Friday while the Alabama running game overwhelmed them in a 27-6 loss that ended an undefeated season.
North Texas New Year's Eve celebrations going on as planned, with some scaled back
The annual fireworks show from Reunion Tower will still take place this year at midnight, with a few special additions.
The annual fireworks show from Reunion Tower will still take place this year at midnight, with a few special additions.