Legal battles over mask mandates in North Texas public schools heat up
Across the state of Texas, the legal battles are ramping up between the governor and local school districts that want to require students and staff to wear masks. Fort Worth ISD challenged the governor’s authority in issuing a mask mandate earlier this week, but it suffered a legal setback Friday.
Across the state of Texas, the legal battles are ramping up between the governor and local school districts that want to require students and staff to wear masks. Fort Worth ISD challenged the governor’s authority in issuing a mask mandate earlier this week, but it suffered a legal setback Friday.
Arlington ISD considering legal action against Gov. Abbott over his ban on mask mandates
Arlington ISD is considering taking legal action against Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his ban on mask mandates.
Arlington ISD is considering taking legal action against Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his ban on mask mandates.
New Fort Worth public library exclusively for kids
A new library opening in Fort Worth is the city's first-ever just for kids.
A new library opening in Fort Worth is the city's first-ever just for kids.
Billy Bob's GM says it's not political statement to host Jason Isbell with COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The general manager of Billy Bob’s said they were notified by the artist of his required COVID-19 protocol, and they decided to honor that request.
The general manager of Billy Bob’s said they were notified by the artist of his required COVID-19 protocol, and they decided to honor that request.
Driver runs red light, causes fatal Fort Worth crash
Two pickup trucks collided Thursday in north Fort Worth after one of the drivers ran a red light.
Two pickup trucks collided Thursday in north Fort Worth after one of the drivers ran a red light.
Tarrant County Health adds new COVID-19 testing site in Fort Worth due to high demand
The high demand for COVID testing prompted the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Health to open a drive-thru testing site in north Fort Worth on Decatur Ave. near Highway 820 and Meacham Blvd.
The high demand for COVID testing prompted the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Health to open a drive-thru testing site in north Fort Worth on Decatur Ave. near Highway 820 and Meacham Blvd.
JPS Health Network issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers, pending full FDA approval
JPS Health Network will require all of its workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pending full FDA approval of the vaccines.
JPS Health Network will require all of its workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pending full FDA approval of the vaccines.
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.
Jason Isbell to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for Billy Bob's show in Fort Worth
Those going to see Jason Isbell at Billy Bob’s Texas on Friday will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Those going to see Jason Isbell at Billy Bob’s Texas on Friday will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Collin and Tarrant County judges say they won’t issue mask mandates
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley believes his hands are tied and Collin County Judge Chris Hill believes in protecting individual rights. Neither will issue a mask mandate.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley believes his hands are tied and Collin County Judge Chris Hill believes in protecting individual rights. Neither will issue a mask mandate.
165 Cook Children's doctors sign letter urging North Texas schools to implement mask mandates
With the rise in cases and hospitalizations, 165 doctors with Cook Children’s issued a letter to local school districts urging for as many safety precautions as possible as kids return to school. That letter prompted Fort Worth ISD to change its policy and implement a mask mandate.
With the rise in cases and hospitalizations, 165 doctors with Cook Children’s issued a letter to local school districts urging for as many safety precautions as possible as kids return to school. That letter prompted Fort Worth ISD to change its policy and implement a mask mandate.
Fort Worth ISD to require masks for students, staff for upcoming school year
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
Fort Worth man accused of assaulting officers during U.S. Capitol riot
The FBI arrested another North Texas man in connection to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Surveillance video shows him hitting officers with a baton and throwing a table at them.
The FBI arrested another North Texas man in connection to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Surveillance video shows him hitting officers with a baton and throwing a table at them.
Proposal calls for renaming part of I-35 in Fort Worth after Atatiana Jefferson
An effort to rename a stretch of I-35 W in Fort Worth in memory of Atatiana Jefferson just picked up speed. A decision could come as early as next week.
An effort to rename a stretch of I-35 W in Fort Worth in memory of Atatiana Jefferson just picked up speed. A decision could come as early as next week.
TCU to require masks in all campus buildings
The university said its decision comes in light of the current high level of community spread of the coronavirus in Tarrant County.
The university said its decision comes in light of the current high level of community spread of the coronavirus in Tarrant County.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Proposed Tarrant County budget would lower property tax rates, but bills still likely higher
The reason some will have a higher property tax bill is the value of homes and the cost to build them in Tarrant County continues to rise.
The reason some will have a higher property tax bill is the value of homes and the cost to build them in Tarrant County continues to rise.
City of Grapevine honors Wally Funk
Grapevine honored Wally Funk, the woman who became the oldest person to go into space, with a parade, celebration and a proclamation of Saturday as Wally Funk Day.
Grapevine honored Wally Funk, the woman who became the oldest person to go into space, with a parade, celebration and a proclamation of Saturday as Wally Funk Day.
Wally Funk honored in Grapevine
Astronaut Wally Funk was honored over the weekend with a parade in her hometown of Grapevine.
Astronaut Wally Funk was honored over the weekend with a parade in her hometown of Grapevine.
FWPD: 67 arrested after street racing incident
Fifty-five people were arrested Friday night as Fort Worth police continued to crackdown on street racing incidents in the city, according to police.
Fifty-five people were arrested Friday night as Fort Worth police continued to crackdown on street racing incidents in the city, according to police.