Federal Officials Say Most Indoor Nursing Home Visits Can Resume
Federal officials have issued revised guidelines for nursing homes, saying people should now be allowed to visit residents indoors in most cases.
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Federal officials have issued revised guidelines for nursing homes, saying people should now be allowed to visit residents indoors in most cases.
"It's kind of like 'damned if we do and damned if we don't,'" said Amanda Terilli Loyd, managing partner of Terilli's on Lower Greenville in Dallas.
A happy face behind a mask on the front of a business in Keller Wednesday, March 10, was winking.
"We're going to Oxnard. We're going to have training camp. We're going to do it safe. We're going to have that stadium full. We're going to do it safe," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday.
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday announced they will "fully open" for fans when the 2021 season begins in April.
Officials in Galveston are getting ready for an influx in visits this month while travelers are deciding how they want to approach guidelines against COVID-19.
Texans are no longer under a statewide mandate to wear face coverings in public, but residents shouldn't be too quick to throw out their masks.
The lifting of the the statewide mask mandate and all other COVID-19 restrictions, allows bars and restaurants to decide how many guests they will let inside.
Businesses across the state of Texas have made or are still making decisions on whether or not to still require masks after the statewide mandate ends Wednesday at midnight, March 10.
"I just had a terrible cough and fever, that wasn't going away," he recalls, "but never in a million years, could I imagine COVID."
A total of 3,180 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness after the county reported 31 more on Tuesday.
Some companies around the world and in the United States are developing a so-called "vaccine passport" app or digital health pass or health certificate.
The rural school district in Parker County, northwest of Weatherford, never made masks an issue for students or staff this school year. Wear one, or don't.
The campuses are considering alternative calendar options to give students a chance to reclaim academic ground lost to Covid-19.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 500 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Monday, March 8.
The new guidance represents a first step toward returning to everyday activities in our communities.
It may be vaccines, lifting the mask order or the anniversary altogether, but a North Texas minister says many are feeling a new sense of optimism.
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has ticked down in recent weeks, hitting 4,721 Saturday, the most recent day for which state data is available.
"Saying you shouldn't be going against the governor, they are going to send immigration and check green cards. What does that have to do with anything?" Texas restaurant owner Arnaldo Richards said.
Some businesses on Saturday said protection from COVID-19 should be up to the customers.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said this week saw the fifth-most deaths to the virus, but he's "hopeful" the death counts will decrease due to case numbers declining.
The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday, over 24 hours after opening debate on the bill.
A non-profit that maps COVID-19 hotspots says the data shows a massive 66% drop in the risk of contracting the virus in Dallas County in February.
According to a Texas Department of State Health Services statement, the vaccines will be first doses, with 245,000 doses being the new single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
President Joe Biden's administration is instructing long-term facilities that hold immigrant children to lift capacity restrictions enacted during the coronavirus pandemic.
Video from the scene at the White Rock DART Rail Station shows the bus left the track and crashed up a staircase.
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited risks to the labor market in opening the door to cutting interest rates. Here's what job-seekers should know.
Dashcam video from the Hays County Sheriff's Office shows a vehicle chase with a "reckless driver" as the suspect swerves across all lanes of I-35 at a high rate of speed for miles.
On Sunday, authorities found a body in Eagle Mountain Lake as they searched for the missing father whose two children were pulled from the water Saturday night.
On Sunday, authorities found a body in Eagle Mountain Lake as they searched for the missing father whose two children were pulled from the water Saturday night.
Video from the scene at the White Rock DART Rail Station shows the bus left the track and crashed up a staircase.
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited risks to the labor market in opening the door to cutting interest rates. Here's what job-seekers should know.
Dashcam video from the Hays County Sheriff's Office shows a vehicle chase with a "reckless driver" as the suspect swerves across all lanes of I-35 at a high rate of speed for miles.
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.
Trump officials sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists, slowing their response to the measles outbreak in West Texas.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
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.
The Dallas Cowboys have activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list.
Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss.
Rowdy Tellez and Joc Pederson homered as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 to sweep their three-game series.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced in a 2023 shooting incident in a mall parking lot.
Maddy Siegrist led Dallas with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings' first 12 points but finished with just 11.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
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.
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.
