Dallas County Records 5,000th COVID-19-Related Death
"These are not just numbers. Each life lost left behind a grieving family," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
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"These are not just numbers. Each life lost left behind a grieving family," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
After watching friends and coworkers die from COVID-19, Lance Lowry quit after 20 years as a corrections officer in Texas to become a long-haul trucker.
A Haltom City Police officer lost a month-long battle with COVID-19 Wednesday.
"Every day we are on a campus in some way, shape or form," Communities in Schools Dallas Clinical Coordinator Curtisha Taylor said.
The new estimate of infections in the industry is nearly three times higher than the 22,400 that the United Food and Commercial Workers Union has said were infected.
A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate, saying the airline is within its power to require vaccination as a safety measure.
CISD plans to continue to monitor key metrics and listen to the advice of medical experts as it transitions to the 'Masks Encouraged' policy on Thursday.
The mayor said he is fully vaccinated and experiencing mild symptoms.
Another medical freedom rally is taking place, this time at the the American Airlines Headquarters in Dallas on Oct. 22.
In Texas, former President George W. Bush is remembering the first Black U.S. secretary of state, Colin Powell, who died from complications from COVID-19.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19.
"Encouraged and cautiously optimistic," is the message from the Dallas nonprofit that uses data to track Covid-19 infections, vaccinations, and overall risk in our community.
Dr. Shalini Prasad is a professor of bioengineering at UT Dallas as well as a research collaborator for Sotech Health. For the last 18 months, the two have been focused on creating the test.
A federal judge in Texas has extended a ban on United Airlines putting employees on unpaid leave for seeking a medical or religious exemption from getting the COVID vaccine.
Both Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, have tested positive for COVID-19.
Drug maker Merck is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its pill against COVID-19.
Texas GOP Gubernatorial candidate Allen West has been hospitalized at Medical City, Plano after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Allen ISD called the move "an important victory" for the school district saying the "strong case" its lawyers presented in court "likely influenced the plaintiffs to dismiss their lawsuit."
A Texas man will spend more than a year in federal prison for spreading a hoax related to COVID-19 on social media.
Dallas County Health and Human Services said Tuesday a Dallas man in his teens who had underlying high risk health conditions, has died of COVID-19.
"It's very real, and it's terrifying," shared mother of two, Amanda Reaves. "Once we got moved to the ICU, that's when it really hit."
As the seasons change, it might be difficult to tell the difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies.
The parents in the lawsuit say without a mask requirement at their schools, their children are at an increased risk for contracting COVID-19 and spreading it to others.
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 Mavericks are requiring all fans who attend games this season to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative test taken 48 hours prior to the game.
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
Bueckers, who put up a career-high 44 points, scored the most points by a player in a single game in the WNBA this season.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Christopher Jerome Blanton, known as C'ing Jerome, claims self-defense in the East Berry Street shooting. The victim leaves behind his wife and infant daughter.
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps.
The FBI has arrested Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a North Texas woman on its Ten Most Wanted list, in India for the 2022 murder of her 6-year-old son.
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
Bueckers, who put up a career-high 44 points, scored the most points by a player in a single game in the WNBA this season.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
States have said they would consider redrawing their district maps to balance out the proposed Texas redistricting maps.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
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.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
Bueckers, who put up a career-high 44 points, scored the most points by a player in a single game in the WNBA this season.
Jerseys, sequin shirts and the unforgiving Texas heat did not deter fans at all.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
The Rangers, held to four hits, led 2-1 after three innings on sacrifice flies by Adolis García and Marcus Semien.
Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
The 450,000-square-foot facility will support large-scale productions, job training, and boost the local economy.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
