How To Vote In North Texas If You Recently Tested Positive For COVID-19
If you or someone you know recently tested positive for coronavirus, you still have the right to vote in-person, it makes no difference if you are sick or in quarantine.
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If you or someone you know recently tested positive for coronavirus, you still have the right to vote in-person, it makes no difference if you are sick or in quarantine.
The county explained a large network of outpatient clinics has just begun comprehensive electronic reporting of their antigen testing results to DCHHS.
Though it isn't the biggest in the union, Texas has surpassed every U.S. state -- including California -- and recorded the highest number of positive coronavirus tests so far.
For most receiving unemployment benefits, this means recipients will need to prove they've done at least three job searches per week in order to remain eligible for benefits.
The additional death reported Sunday is a woman in her 60s who was critically ill in an area hospital, and had underlying high risk health conditions.
On October 31 El Paso surpassed its single-day record for COVID-19 cases as state and local officials in Texas spar over imposing a lockdown.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the number of positive coronavirus cases reported surpassed 900,000 on Saturday.
The pilot program uses the Abbott rapid antigen test, with results in about 15 minutes.
"We kind of like just a fun theme, not a scary theme," said Marc Tolson, who lives in the North Richland Hills neighborhood Home Town.
Judge Samaniego's orders include shutting down all non-essential services for a two-week period, including in-person dining, gyms and salons.
"If we do not turn these numbers around, we will be facing all time high numbers at Thanksgiving," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
The Canterbury Drive neighborhood, known for attracting a lot of attention and large crowds this time every year, has decided it's safer if people stay away.
Charlee Swearingen was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Rett Syndrome. The family was worried she would be at-risk when the pandemic hit.
She recently came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted that County Judge Ricardo Samaniego "has no authority to shut down businesses in El Paso County."
COVID-19 has increased demand for services for SafeHaven and many other North Texas nonprofits, but has made typical fundraising efforts more difficult.
"It's important that we find fun things to do this Halloween that don't include trick-or-treating or Halloween dances or parties," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is in isolation for the third time during the pandemic after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Customers will need to make an appointment and they will need to be over the age of 12.
With COVID-19 cases rising in North Texas, public health officials are urging people to do their part to minimize the spread of the virus this Halloween.
"The scammers are often very good at what they do" Reid Tepfer, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission told the CBS 11 I-Team.
The 5,650 hospitalizations reported Wednesday were also the most since Aug. 19.
As Halloween creeps around the corner, now is the time to start prepping to dispense treats from a distance.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 479 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County for a cumulative total of 94,837 confirmed cases (PCR test).
The commissioner's office said Wednesday that it is starting a full investigation of the 35-year-old third baseman.
Chief Rodney Harrison says officers found the suspect under a bridge after a short pursuit. A negotiation team spent hours de‑escalating the standoff.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
Chief Rodney Harrison says officers found the suspect under a bridge after a short pursuit. A negotiation team spent hours de‑escalating the standoff.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
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The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
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While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
