UT Southwestern: COVID-19 hospitalizations set to hit pandemic all-time high
New projections from UT Southwestern show the immense strain on North Texas hospitals. If nothing changes, the report reveals September’s hospitalization numbers could surpass any point in the pandemic so far.
Plano ISD enacts temporary mask mandate
A temporary mask mandate was enacted in a 6-1 afternoon vote by the Plano ISD board and will begin August 26 and go until September 24.
Frisco realtor Jenna Ryan pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge for role in Capitol riot
The Frisco realtor who was part of a pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol has accepted a plea bargain.
Collin Co. Republican Party: ‘Most people at Gov. Abbott campaign event were likely vaccinated’
The head of the Collin County Republican Party says he believes most of the people at Monday's crowded event headlined by Gov. Greg Abbott were vaccinated. That's because the event was held at a 55-plus community.
Celina police arrest 3 accused of stealing $20,000 in property from storage unit
Celina police have arrested three people accused of stealing items worth more than $20,000 from a storage unit.
Plano ISD makes no changes after parents call for stricter COVID-19 protocols
Despite urgent cries from families, Plano ISD is not taking any new action to prevent COVID-19 in schools.
Plano Balloon Festival canceled for second year due to COVID-19
Plano Balloon Festival organizers said it was not an easy decision to cancel, but felt like it was the safe choice.
Frisco PD officer arrested, fired for inappropriate relationship with 17-year-old student
A school resource officer with the Frisco Police Department has been arrested and fired after police said they found he was having an inappropriate relationship with a Frisco ISD student.
Parents across North Texas school districts protest in support of virtual learning options
A group of parents in Allen is demanding the district provide a virtual learning option for students.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
Collin and Tarrant County judges say they won’t issue mask mandates
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley believes his hands are tied and Collin County Judge Chris Hill believes in protecting individual rights. Neither will issue a mask mandate.
Students in 38 North Texas school districts head back to class
More than three dozen North Texas school districts welcomed students back to campus Thursday. Some are requiring masks and some are not.
New surveillance video shows moments before woman says she was attacked by Ezekiel Elliott's dog
New surveillance video reportedly shows the moments before a woman was attacked by dogs that belong to Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Students in 33 North Texas school districts head back to school
Nearly three dozen North Texas school districts welcomed students back on Wednesday.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Only 25 ICU hospital beds available in Dallas County as COVID cases continue to surge
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
North Texas pediatricians being overwhelmed with sick children
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
Parents ask Plano ISD to bring back Plexiglass dividers, other COVID-19 protocols
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.