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Federal Task Force Won't Take Action To Enforce COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate And Testing Rules For Federal Contractors
The decision comes from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, which is led by the White House COVID-19 Response Team.
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The decision comes from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, which is led by the White House COVID-19 Response Team.
Under new federal rules, anyone 18 or older can now get either a Pfizer or Moderna booster six months after their last dose.
The FDA is expected to authorize the additional dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all adults in the coming days.
More than 30 families lined up for CDC-approved Pfizer vaccine doses designed for younger children.
Eligible full-time, part-time and substitute employees who voluntarily provide proof of vaccination by November 15, can get $500.
It happened Sunday at Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church when nurses running the clinic recommended the shot to the families of the two boys, claiming that they were eligible.
A group of Dallas County children will be among the first 5 to 11-year-olds in the county to get the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday.
Texas is one of 11 states that filed lawsuits Friday to stop President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violates federal law.
In a nearly unanimous vote, an FDA advisory committee Tuesday found the benefits of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine outweighed any risks.
The mayor said he is fully vaccinated and experiencing mild symptoms.
Texas is getting ready to receive more than 1.3 million doses of Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine in the coming week.
The Biden administration says it already has enough vaccine for all 28 million children in the United States who fall in the intended age range. A bigger challenge could be vaccine hesitancy.
Health officials are preparing to roll out booster shots for those who received the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Children aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
Southwest Airlines is dropping plans to put unvaccinated employees who have applied for, but haven't yet been approved or denied, a religious or medical exemption on unpaid leave starting in December.
"This is really good news," said Dr. Jon Weidanz, immunologist and Associate Vice President for Research at UT Arlington.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Baltimore announced Scott Eli Harris, 51, of Aubrey, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of sending a threat across state lines.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council said Tuesday that North Texas hospitals, which face both orders, are now reviewing them, but haven't changed their vaccine requirements.
"The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced," Gov. Abbott said in a statement.
"In the past, pre-pandemic, oh my gosh this whole area was just populated with people everywhere," said Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown of the Bear Creek Ranch Community.
Hospitals, airlines, and other companies have made the leap and discovered mandates work to drive up their vaccination rates.
"Southwest Airlines must join our industry peers in complying with the federal government's COVID-19 vaccination directive," said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO.
The CDC says in 2021 approximately 97% of pregnant people hospitalized (either for illness or for labor and delivery) with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were unvaccinated.
The FWISD school board voted to approve the one-time stipend for teachers and staff who can show proof of full vaccination by November 15.
The City of Fort Worth is now administering third-shot COVID-19 booster vaccines for immunocompromised patients, along with 1st and 2nd doses for anyone 12 years of age and older.
A trio of triple-digit highs have kicked off July. In all, there have been five such days so far this summer.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday inside the Academy store in the 1700 block of Cherry Lane, just north of I-30.
One pastor called the facility a "house of horrors."
Preston Ward, also known as "The Drone Show Guy" on Instagram with 1 million followers and recent appearances on national television, is well-versed in drone shows.
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan.
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan.
A trio of triple-digit highs have kicked off July. In all, there have been five such days so far this summer.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday inside the Academy store in the 1700 block of Cherry Lane, just north of I-30.
One pastor called the facility a "house of horrors."
Hurricane Beryl continues to make its way west and northwest as a powerful hurricane, but at a decreasing speed.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
In 2017, investigators found bump stocks attached to the guns used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which killed 58 people - the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will consider a challenge to a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the ages of their visitors.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
The Texas Rangers ended their 11-game losing streak to the San Diego Padres with a 7-0 win on Tuesday night.
The Dallas Wings were coming off their best season since moving to Texas eight years ago, and their most wins since the franchise's last WNBA title in 2008.
Beloved Golden State Warriors guard and legendary Splash Brother Klay Thompson will be headed to Dallas as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal, according to reports.
Bye-bye Big 12, hello SEC. The move becomes official today, after 3 years in the making.
Texas rookie Wyatt Langford became the first major leaguer to hit for the cycle this season, and the Rangers routed the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 to snap a six-game skid.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Oscar-winning actor and director spoke with CBS News Texas ahead of the release of his passion project.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
The annual Sparks and Stripes Independence Day event in Irving featured more than 500 drones launched into the sky and choreographed to form a beautiful waving flag.
A new family water ride is available at Six Flags over Texas in Arlington.
A Grand Prairie woman accused of attempting to drown a child is back in jail after her bond was increased to $1 million.
All eyes are on deadly Hurricane Beryl as it wreaks havoc.
CBS News Texas reporter Marvin Hurst thoroughly enjoyed the fireworks and festivities at Addison's Kaboom Town event.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!