Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Wednesday marks end to mask mandate in Texas
The first COVID case in North Texas was confirmed a year ago on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, masks won't be mandated, but many businesses say they'll still require them.
Denton County begins plans to vaccinate educators at Texas Motor Speedway
Denton County is starting with some of the most vulnerable teachers and school staff with underlying conditions who are part of the 1B group.
Tarrant County leaders urge all adults to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Tarrant County leaders said the focus is no longer just on high-risk groups and essential workers to get on the list to get vaccinated, rather every resident over 16 should be signing up.
Forney woman loses husband, two children to COVID-19
Charlotte Crawford is the only member of her immediate family still alive after her family was claimed by COVID-19. Her message: Don’t take the mask off, and get the vaccine when you can.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
Parkland Health to vaccinate 9,000 Dallas ISD employees
Parkland Health will set aside about 9,000 COVID-19 vaccines for Dallas ISD employees. Dr. Michael Hinojosa called it a game-changer.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Arlington ISD hosts single-day clinic to vaccinate employees
Arlington ISD said about 3,500 employees received a COVID-19 vaccine at Monday’s one-day vaccination event.
Gov. Abbott expects announcement on new groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in next few days
Governor Greg Abbott said he's expecting an announcement in the coming days of more tier groups next up for the vaccine.
Programs working to reach North Texas seniors who can't visit COVID-19 vaccination sites
The state health department said nearly 47% of Texans 65 years and older have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas to receive more than 1M COVID-19 vaccines next week
Just in time for the statewide mask order to end, Texas will get more than 1 million first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week.
No plan in place yet to get Dallas ISD teachers, staff vaccinated
While districts like Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD have announced plans to begin vaccinating teachers, Dallas ISD doesn't have an agreement like that yet.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
Forney ISD vaccinates 600 employees at drive-thru clinic
A school district in Kaufman County is already vaccinating its teachers.
Dallas and Fort Worth to require masks in all city-owned buildings
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued an order requiring face masks in all city-owned buildings.
Arlington ISD to vaccinate employees Monday
Arlington ISD teachers and staff are eligible to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Teachers, daycare workers now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine in Texas
Texas teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.