Dallas County Ends Deadliest Week With 1,031 New COVID-19 Cases, 9 More Deaths
Dallas County ended its deadliest week with 1,031 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths.
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Dallas County ended its deadliest week with 1,031 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths.
The Texas Education Agency gave public schools permission to conduct lessons online and keep campuses closed for the first four weeks of the school year.
Dallas County's decision to not allow schools to reopen for in-person classes before Sept. 8 has a big effect on high school sports.
Dallas County on Friday reported 1,195 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths, making it the county's deadliest week since the pandemic began.
Schools will not be allowed to return to in-person instruction before Labor Day.
Schools in Dallas County will not reopen for in-person classes before Labor Day, according to an order by the Dallas County Health and Human Services.
This is the 14th day in a row the county has recorded at least 1,000 new cases.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,055 additional positive COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths on Wednesday.
Two major COVID-19 testing sites are now open only for Dallas County residents and results can be expected within two to three days, Mayor Eric Johnson said Wednesday.
Dallas County will opt for its own COVID-19 testing which will return results within 1 to 3 days.
The county also reported 1,000 additional COVID-19, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 35,914.
Under the governor's orders, voters are not required to wear masks inside polling places, but it is strongly recommended.
The county also confirmed six more deaths, bringing the total to 457.
Dallas County on Sunday reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the 10th straight day as the state continues to see a surge of the virus.
The surge of COVID-19 cases in Texas continues as the state reported its highest daily count on Saturday with 10,351.
Dallas County on Saturday reported 1,101 new cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths, marking the county's highest daily average this week -- and its deadliest.
Dallas County reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 cases for the eighth straight day as a surge of the virus continues.
Saying the move is being made 'in the interest of public health', there will no longer by any face-to face transactions at Dallas County Tax Office locations.
The latest numbers of positive COVID-19 cases had Dallas County surpass 30,000 cases since the pandemic began.
For the sixth day in a row Dallas County reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19.
The latest victims were all in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Only two of the nine had "underlying high risk health conditions" according to DCHHS.
Dallas legal agencies are partnering up with county officials to host an online Expunction Expo, which will help clear arrests from a person's record, as long as they meet certain qualifications.
She says as she copes with her daughter's death, she has a hard time seeing young people not take COVID-19 seriously.
"Today we've seen our biggest jump ever in COVID-19 hospitalizations, both in the region and in the county. We saw 105 more hospitalizations than yesterday."
Dallas County on Sunday reported over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the third straight day.
Sabrina Underwood faces a mandatory 12‑year sentence after authorities in Panama discovered a loaded gun in her checked bag, a case her father says was a tragic mistake.
Their letter to the Texas education commissioner argues that recent walkouts raised safety concerns and violated parental expectations.
He breaks down what makes the case unusual and the factors investigators are likely weighing.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
Sabrina Underwood faces a mandatory 12‑year sentence after authorities in Panama discovered a loaded gun in her checked bag, a case her father says was a tragic mistake.
Their letter to the Texas education commissioner argues that recent walkouts raised safety concerns and violated parental expectations.
He breaks down what makes the case unusual and the factors investigators are likely weighing.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
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A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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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 footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
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.
Jaxson Smith‑Njigba brings Rockwall roots to Super Bowl LX after a meteoric rise from Texas 6A football.
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 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Victor Wembanyama had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's fourth consecutive 30-point game in a 135-123 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
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.
A quaint home in Grapevine is drawing big attention, not for its renovations or location, but for its former occupant.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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.
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