Texas Changes How It Counts Coronavirus Deaths
A fatality is counted as due to COVID-19 when a doctor with direct knowledge of the patient, determines COVID-19 directly caused the death.
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A fatality is counted as due to COVID-19 when a doctor with direct knowledge of the patient, determines COVID-19 directly caused the death.
The outbreak doesn't bode well for the NFL's upcoming season. Student-athletes could see the effects as well.
Carlos and Rachel Pacheco died last Friday after succumbing to Covid-19 complications.
"We're not sharing the glue anymore. We're not sharing the colored pencils anymore," said Jo Lynn Augsburger of Joshua ISD.
The City of Fort Worth recently began providing the public saliva tests at J.P. Elder Middle School to determine if they have COVID-19.
Typically, school systems must take into account a student's score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Monday extending the early voting period by nearly a week.
Initial reports indicated Hanna dumped up to 15 inches of rain in some areas in South Texas.
More than 1,450 children under 18 years of age were diagnosed with confirmed COVID-19 during the first three weeks of July.
Social distancing applies to pets as well as humans in households with positive cases of COVID-19, according to research by Texas A&M AgriLife.
Health officials are reporting that between June 24 to June 26, there were 218 new cases of the coronavirus in Collin County, including 43 in Plano.
This isn't the first time the Rail Club Live in Fort Worth has defied Governor Greg Abbott's shutdown order either. The bar opened on July Fourth, too.
State health officials said at least 381,656 people have tested positive for the virus, an increase of 5,810 confirmed cases since Saturday.
Denton County Public Health has announced 78 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Denton County.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 800 additional confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus, bringing the total confirmed case count in Dallas County to 46,813.
The city of Fort Worth is expanding its free COVID-19 saliva testing program by increasing the amount the tests per day and adding a second site at the Dickies Arena.
After four days of less than 1,000 daily cases, Dallas County ended with week with a record high of 1,267 new COVID-19 cases, along with 18 more deaths.
Danny Santana had the first Rangers hit in the new ballpark.
In West Dallas, there's another blow to an already underserved community. The Lakewest YMCA has announced that it is closing its doors for good.
Dallas County has issued a new order Friday shutting down sexually-oriented businesses like strip clubs as well as cigar bars, due to people not wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite a bar shutdown order by Gov. Greg Abbott due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several North Texas bars plan to open on Saturday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services urged Texans to avoid sharing misinformation about COVID-19 in a series of tweets Friday.
"This is our first pre-teen death here in Dallas County," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
McDonald's and Chipotle will be requiring customers to wear face masks at all their U.S. locations.
Joshua ISD in Johnson County is planning on starting the school year with options for in-person learning.
The owner of a canoe called 911 around noon on Friday after he saw his canoe had capsized.
DPD said that Angel Vergara Rosas was arrested on Sept. 3 for the hit-and-run death of Henry Cruz.
Anyone planning on attending weekend festivities should be prepared to dress for the heat.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Merchants say city projects have slashed profits and forced loans; officials promise access and support as 2026 World Cup deadline nears
The man says he dropped his gun after seeing police badges — but was shot anyway. His children were detained, and the home was damaged by gunfire.
The owner of a canoe called 911 around noon on Friday after he saw his canoe had capsized.
DPD said that Angel Vergara Rosas was arrested on Sept. 3 for the hit-and-run death of Henry Cruz.
Anyone planning on attending weekend festivities should be prepared to dress for the heat.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Democratic Texas Rep. Venton Jones says he defends Texas A&M University and the professor who included gender identity in a Children's Literature class. He says, "They did not break any laws. They were exercising their academic freedom".
Former Texas Congressman Colin Allred discusses Rep. James Talarico's announcement that he will be joining an increasingly crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred tells Jack Fink his main platform issues include fighting corruption and lowering costs for the public.
Texas Republican Rep. Brian Harrison has blasted Texas A&M University leadership on X for a now-fired professor's lesson involving discussion of gender identity. He tells Jack Fink, "[The student] was discriminated against on the basis of her conservative beliefs and her First Amendment free speech rights were absolutely violated."
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
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.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
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.
The Dallas Wings star finished her debut season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Bueckers scored 10 of her 15 first-half points in the final 2:30 to help Dallas build a 57-47 lead.
The Dallas Cowboys have an eight-game winning streak over the New York Giants going into Sunday's meeting of NFC East rivals.
Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
Eagles DT Jalen Carter avoided further suspension and was fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in Week 1.
Lady Gaga will bring her sold-out MAYHEM Ball tour to Fort Worth's Dickies Arena on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026, with tickets on sale starting Sept. 10.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
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.
