Leaders Of Major Texas Areas Asking For More Local Control During Coronavirus SurgeLeaders in major areas of Texas are asking the governor for more local control, such as the ability to order residents to stay home, in responding to the surge in coronavirus cases.
On July 4th, Texas Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Case Increase With 8,258On the Fourth of July, Texas reported its highest daily increase of coronavirus cases with 8,258.
Dallas County Reports Record-High 1,103 New COVID-19 Cases On SaturdayDallas County continues to break daily records of COVID-19 cases in North Texas. On Saturday, it reported 1,103 new cases, along with two more deaths.
Texas Medical Association Lists Activities And Their Risks Of Contracting CoronavirusThe Texas Medical Association is giving residents a way of seeing how at risk they are of contracting COVID-19 while taking part in their favorite activities.
Residents In 2 Texas Counties Urged To Shelter In Place After Hospitals Reach Full CapacityHospitals in at least two Texas counties were at full capacity heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, leading county judges to urge residents to shelter in place.
FC Dallas, Vancouver Whitecaps Match Postponed After 8 Players Test Positive For CoronavirusThe MLS is Back Tournament match between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps set for Thursday has been postponed after eight players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Pandemic Forces North Texans To Enjoy July 4th Weekend A Little DifferentlyArlington moved its annual fireworks display from downtown to allow spectators a chance to watch from their cars.
Dallas Issues Mask Emergency Alert To ResidentsThe city of Dallas sent out an emergency alert to residents Friday evening to remind them about the statewide mask order Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
Mask Supporters Say Texas Mandate Was Long OverdueThe new statewide mask mandate changes nothing at a Cedar Hill nail salon that has been requiring masks.
Dallas County Fireworks Shop Owner Says Canceled Shows Brought Booming Sales“If I didn’t have my mask on, you could see the big smile on my face right now,” said John Palmer, owner of Palmer Fireworks in Dallas County.
Dallas County Health Director Urges Scaled Back July 4th Celebrations As Coronavirus Cases ClimbDr Philip Huang said people should celebrate July 4th weekend at home with members of their own household.
Rangers Pitcher Brett Martin Tests Positive For CoronavirusMartin, 25, has Type 1 diabetes, an underlying health condition that could put him more at risk for complications although he is said to be feeling better.
DFW Area Police Officers To Educate And Inform Public With Texas Mask Mandate In EffectThe goal is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during a significant spike of virus cases in Texas.
Willie Nelson's 4th Of July Picnic Goes Virtual In Coronavirus EraIt won't be stopped... just changed a little. This year Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic will happen digitally.