Mom Says Fort Worth ISD COVID-19 Policies Keeping Her Children At Home More Than At School
According to Fort Worth ISD's website, after a COVID-19 case is confirmed students determined to be close contacts are advised to quarantine for 10 days.
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According to Fort Worth ISD's website, after a COVID-19 case is confirmed students determined to be close contacts are advised to quarantine for 10 days.
Tuesday's lesson had students writing about facing discouragement.
A 10-year-old girl and two women in their 20s with underlying health conditions are three of 17 people who died most recently in Dallas County from COVID-19.
Eligible individuals interested in receiving the booster or their initial vaccine shots can make an appointment at CVS.com.
The State Fair of Texas kicks of today, Friday, September 24 in Dallas. Officials say they expect 2 million guests this year.
Just 13 miles from downtown Dallas, the small town of Sunnyvale credits 'small town values' with helping them fight COVID.
A procession for Dallas Police Senior Corporal Arnulfo Pargas took place in Dallas this afternoon, Sept. 23. He died from complications of COVID-19.
The federal government is now investigating whether the ban on school mask mandates in Texas violates the rights of students with disabilities.
"I have spent my money on the business, my blood sweat and tears in this business, and I don't want masks in here," the owner said.
The twins say their classmates are constantly testing positive for COVID-19, and they wanted to do their part to slow the spread.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports last year was the deadliest year on record for drug overdoses.
Lt. Earnest Oldham began his career with the Plano Police Department on January 27, 1992.
Cook Children's hospital leaders say for the past month, they've been evaluating elective surgeries on a case-by-case basis and rescheduling as needed.
Tickets for the parent-planned dance for students at Northwest High School will go on sale through an app next week.
"We're taking this extraordinary step to utilize Cook Children's perioperative RNs in other areas of the hospital, including ICUs," the hospital said in a news release.
Already pushed to the breaking point battling the latest COVID-19 surge, doctors are also busy fighting bad information about the vaccines, especially as it relates to impact on fertility.
After posting on social media that he had contracted COVID-19 and was in ICU asking for prayers, former Dallas Maverick Cedric Ceballos now has good news to report.
Dr. Surendra Barshikar oversees Parkland Hospital's COVID-19 Recovery Clinic where 50 patients are currently being treated on an outpatient basis.
The reason doctors say COVID-19 cases may be peaking is the combination of more people getting vaccinated as well as more people developing antibodies from contracting the virus.
"It's a descriptive term for an individual to generate very high amounts of neutralizing antibodies," Dr. Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, Chair of Internal Medicine, TCU and UNTHSC.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed nine more lawsuits against the following ISDs for defying Exec. Order 38: La Vega, McGregor, Midway, Waco, Diboll, Lufkin, Longview, Paris and Honey Grove.
Dozens of parents addressed the Lewisville ISD school board Monday night about an issue that wasn't even on the agenda.
The popularity of monoclonal antibody infusions as therapy for mild COVID-19 symptoms is increasing in Fort Worth.
Individuals with earnest religious beliefs or disabilities that interfere with COVID-19 inoculation may be exempt from getting jabbed.
Starting tomorrow, Fort Worth ISD will require all employees, students, parents and visitors to wear a face mask while inside any district building.
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
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.
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
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.
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
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.
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.
