North Texas hospitals to receive 52,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
About 50,000 will go to hospitals in North Texas. The vast majority of those will go to Dallas and Tarrant County hospitals.
McKinney 12-year-old uses time at home during pandemic to perfect piano skills
Music is known as a way to help relieve stress and cope. And for one 12-year-old, the remote learning environment has allowed her to reach new heights.
Reopening rollbacks start in North Texas after COVID-19 hospitalizations stay above 15% for 7th straight day
Elective surgeries will again be suspended. Restaurants, retail stores, and gyms must reduce capacity to 50%, and bars must close.
North Texas prepares for reopening rollbacks as COVID hospitalizations stay above 15%
Health officials say all signs point to the governor’s seven-day requirement being reached on Thursday, forcing some businesses to once again change the way they operate during the pandemic.
Pastor replaces recalled McKinney city councilmember
A recalled McKinney city councilmember has been officially replaced.
Denton County chief deputy constable, Collin County detention officer die of COVID-19
Precinct 2 Chief Deputy Constable M. Wayne Rhodes served Denton County for 25 years. He recently lost his battle with COVID-19.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations stay above 15% for fifth day
As the seventh day approaches that would trigger capacity rollbacks, health officials say everyone needs to show discipline as hospitals brace for possible Thanksgiving impacts.
For fourth day in a row, North Texas COVID-19 hospital patients above 15% capacity
Monday is the fourth day in a row that the North Texas hospital region is above Governor Greg Abbott's 15% threshold for COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Parts of North Texas get 1st freeze of the season Monday morning
It’s cold Monday morning coming out of the Thanksgiving weekend with wind chills in the 20s. The temperatures also dipped below freezing in parts of North Texas.
Collin County constable-elect has passed away
A recently elected constable in Collin County has passed away following a short illness.
COVID cases across North Texas hospitals stay above 15% for second straight day
Area health officials say for the second day in a row on Wednesday, virus patients occupy more than 15% of hospital beds for the North Texas 19-county hospital region.
Report: COVID-19 hospital cases across North Texas hit 15% threshold
As of Tuesday, COVID-19 patients occupy just more than 15% of hospital beds in the North Texas region.
Amid COVID-19 surges, North Texas college students head home for Thanksgiving
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
North Texas grocery stores noticeably busy ahead of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving upon us, the aisles are feeling a lot more crowded than what we’ve started to become accustomed to during the pandemic.
Jerk Chicken Food Truck Grand Opening
Renee's Jerk Chicken is holding several events to mark the grand opening of its food truck. Truck owner, Juline Mathe, is a flight attendant took a leave from work when the pandemic started because she didn't want to risk of exposure to her daughter who has underlying health issues. She decided to focus on her dream business. There will be a grand opening at the Star in Frisco and another starting at 2pm on Saturday, November 21 at Hall Park in Frisco. Her truck is part of Frisco Fresh Market every Saturday and Sunday
Celina murder suspect believed to be serial killer; charged in murder of SMU student
The man who was arrested for allegedly killing someone and setting a Celina home on fire is now being described as a serial killer, and was charged with the recent murder of an SMU student in Downtown Dallas.
Suspect in Celina murder, fire given $1 million bond
Jeremy Harris, 31, is charged with killing Blair Carter, 60, in Celina and then being involved in an hours-long manhunt.
COVID-19 hospitalizations across North Texas region reach 13.96 percent
The percentage in our trauma region is 13.96. It must be 15% for seven straight days before bars close and capacity in restaurants and retail drop.
Suspect taken into custody following ‘active shooter situation’ in Celina
Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following an “active shooter situation” in Celina Wednesday.