Tarrant County Public Health Offering Free COVID-19 Testing
Tarrant County Public Health has begun offering free COVID-19 testing at locations to help identify cases and help patients receive early care to reduce the growing community spread threat.
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Tarrant County Public Health has begun offering free COVID-19 testing at locations to help identify cases and help patients receive early care to reduce the growing community spread threat.
Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch (R-Pct. 2) was escorted out of Tuesday's Aug. 3 commissioner's meeting for not wearing a face mask.
Following an extended calendar in an effort to address learning loss, this year they're offering students more built-in social and emotional learning time.
Some parents are concerned about whether children can safely go back to the classroom in the midst of a pandemic.
Gracie Kennedy, a housekeeper for a senior life management company, won a new 2021 Nissan Versa as part of a COVID-19 vaccination raffle.
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the mandate, which goes into effect on Wednesday, August 4, less than three months after he lifted a previous face covering requirement.
The Delta variant is wreaking havoc in parts of Texas and through much of the United States, but the "silver lining" -- according to one expert -- is that more Americans appear to be getting vaccinated.
In Austin, Texas, health officials are saying, "Our ICU capacity is reaching a critical point where the level of risk to the entire community has significantly increased, and not just to those who are needing treatment for COVID."
The scope of the eviction crisis during the pandemic, the historic amount of federal rental assistance available and the eviction moratorium changed the way renters are protected.
Texas is seeing numbers of new cases it hasn't seen in five months. There were 13,100 new cases reported Friday.
Those refusing to wear a mask could be barred from entering the buildings.
Students at several Dallas ISD campuses will head back to class on Monday as the district looks to address COVID's academic slide with more time in the classroom.
Texas Health Resources has joined Baylor Scott & White in enacting a mandatory systemwide COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees effective September 10.
A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire Saturday, after the Biden administration extended the original date by a month.
"Today's executive order will provide clarity and uniformity in the Lone Star State's continued fight against COVID-19," said Governor Abbott.
Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Sister Norma Pimentel said an incident where a La Joya police officer approached a COVID-sticken migrant family at Whataburger was an "isolated case."
"Get FULLY vaccinated ASAP." That's the message the Texas Department of State Health Services has for residents amid a continuing surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Studies are ongoing to find out if Vitamin D could be helpful in the fight against COVID-19.
The undocumented migrant family at Whataburger told a police officer that Border Patrol had released them because they had COVID-19.
"We will be back wearing masks again. Hopefully not for too much longer, but at least until the increase in cases drops in Texas," said Main Street Jewelry sales associate Bob Payton.
All Baylor Scott & White employees and various other staff will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 1, 2021, the hospital system announced Wednesday.
MedStar is urging people to get their COVID vaccine after seeing a rise in patients who potentially have the virus at a concerning rate.
"CDC recommends that everyone in K to 12 schools wear a mask indoors" said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky.
There are currently 13 patients in the hospital with COVID-19. Five of them are in the Intensive Care Unit.
"Over 1,200 individuals are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in our North Texas region. One month ago, it was just over 30," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Micah Parsons made some changes to his personal social media accounts Thursday night.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Military members from Texas and Oklahoma compete in NFL-style combine at Cowboys' home field, celebrating service with grit, games and gratitude.
City leaders and business owners say the production could put the small North Texas town on the entertainment map.
Cedar Hill ISD partners with a nonprofit to offer drone and flight training, aiming to make aviation careers accessible to high schoolers.
Micah Parsons made some changes to his personal social media accounts Thursday night.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Military members from Texas and Oklahoma compete in NFL-style combine at Cowboys' home field, celebrating service with grit, games and gratitude.
City leaders and business owners say the production could put the small North Texas town on the entertainment map.
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.
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 new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
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.
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.
Micah Parsons made some changes to his personal social media accounts Thursday night.
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.
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.
