Trending Lower: Number Of New Coronavirus Cases And Deaths Dropping In Texas
At least 4,157 new confirmed coronavirus cases were reported Wednesday, an increase of 41 from Tuesday but down 575 from Friday and 61% from the July 15 peak of 10,791.
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At least 4,157 new confirmed coronavirus cases were reported Wednesday, an increase of 41 from Tuesday but down 575 from Friday and 61% from the July 15 peak of 10,791.
Since the facility hasn't had a single COVID-19 case, Shelita Woods said she wanted to find a unique way to reunite families with their loved ones, while still keeping them safe.
A North Texas school district is asking parents to sign a list of pledges regarding the COVID-19 pandemic before students return to campus later this month.
"Our numbers can rise very quickly when we let our guard down," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
If you are a Dallas ISD student or parent in need of mental health support -- the district encourages reaching out now.
Based on the recent leveling out of Dallas County COVID-19 cases, the district is permitting the phased-in start of athletic conditioning and other designated UIL activities on Tuesday.
A Tarrant County sheriff's deputy has died from COVID-19, the department announced Wednesday.
Following days of decreased numbers in new COVID-19 cases, Dallas County has announced it is moving its risk level for the virus down from red to orange, which loosens some recommendations on restrictions.
The U.S. has committed more than $10 billion to develop new coronavirus vaccines but hasn't allocated money specifically for distributing and administering vaccines.
Denton County's new webpage, which launched Tuesday, will allow the public to see how many COVID-19 cases have been reported among students and staff at specific school campuses.
The new cases brought the total for the six-month outbreak to at least 617,333, with an estimated 89,791 cases now active.
Experts hope that already-established practices, such as social distancing and wearing masks, will keep numbers down.
"We're having to quarantine and social distance and so you have that time to sit there and just think and remember triggers and have urges to go use," said a former heroin addict.
"Today we are reporting our highest number of new COVID-19 cases that we've seen in some time," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Globe Life Park was converted to a multi-purpose facility with a synthetic grass surface after the 2019 baseball season.
DeSoto ISD is asking for donations from the community after most of their Personal Protective Equipment went up in flames.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, American Airlines has donated 1 million pounds of food to fight hunger in communities around the world.
In an effort to get more states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus Apple and Google are both building more of the necessary technology directly into phone software.
Americans head into Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, knowing the threat isn't gone as fall brings a return to school, college and sports.
Texas Tech University is eliminating dozens of positions from its athletic department and reducing the salary of a number of remaining employees.
Sixteen students from Carroll High are in mandatory quarantine, just one week after starting school.
Three employees at a Keller ISD school have turned up positive for COVID-19, just days into the new school year. And that meant a shift in learning for an entire grade.
Health officials on Monday announced 131 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Denton County, of which 102 are active cases.
While the total number of cases reported Monday is 460, 168 of those are old cases from the State's backlogged electronic laboratory reporting system, Judge Jenkins explained.
Nursing homes all over the country were ravaged by COVID-19. AARP's Elaine M. Ryan shares her thoughts on the failures in care that occurred for seniors and the future of nursing homes.
Friday morning was one of the coldest since February 18th. Continuing into this weekend, the days will start off cold but will be a few degrees warmer. It's important to continue to take precautions and bring indoors sensitive plants and pets!
Thousands of shoppers filled shopping centers on Friday, searching for the best sales even as the economy and inflation remains a big priority to many people.
After a 12-year hiatus and with both teams now in the SEC, Longhorns and Aggies fans are in for a major Lone Star Showdown on Saturday.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Friday morning was one of the coldest since February 18th. Continuing into this weekend, the days will start off cold but will be a few degrees warmer. It's important to continue to take precautions and bring indoors sensitive plants and pets!
Thousands of shoppers filled shopping centers on Friday, searching for the best sales even as the economy and inflation remains a big priority to many people.
After a 12-year hiatus and with both teams now in the SEC, Longhorns and Aggies fans are in for a major Lone Star Showdown on Saturday.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
As Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham made her announcement to offer more state land to the federal government, the state was putting up new sections of a border wall on its new property. At another event along the southern border, Tom Homan, the incoming Border Czar for President-elect Trump, praised Governor Greg Abbott, along with Texas State Troopers and members of the Texas National Guard for their efforts to secure the border and crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry tells Jack Fink his message to Texas Republicans, why he is certain that Dade Phelan will be House Speaker in the new legislative session.
Republican State Rep. Richard Hayes of Hickory Creek tells Jack Fink why he's changed who he's backing for the Texas Speaker. He also discusses his priorities in the upcoming legislative session.
U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas tells Jack Fink about her priorities in the new Congress in January. She also discusses various issues including national debt and illegal immigration, and the results of the election.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the New York Giants.
Linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. sustained a head injury in an October game against Alabama State and had been hospitalized ever since.
The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are staples of Thanksgiving entertainment. Here's the full history of why the teams play each turkey day.
Dallas is riding high with the unexplainable turn of events over Washington.
They're cooking up something new at Jerry World.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
If you haven't thawed your turkey, there's still a little hope left.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
