The recently passed $2 trillion federal stimulus package that will send direct cash payments to many Americans also comes with unemployment benefits that will be available to more people and for a longer duration of time.

The third of three scheduled shipments of protective gear from the federal government arrived in the DFW area Monday, at a secure warehouse in Arlington, its secret location closely guarded around the clock by DPS troopers.

Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa asked board members to approve $2.5 million to purchase wireless hotspots for all secondary students.

The YMCA of Fort Worth is partnering with local vendors to provide free Grab & Go meals to families in Tarrant, Hood and Johnson counties to help those affected due to coronavirus and the COVID-19 crisis. Meals are available for pick up 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The meals are available at…

Kroger and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union announced Wednesday that more than 29,000 grocery workers at Kroger stores across Texas would receive an increase to their pay and benefits.

The Richardson Police Department tweeted Wednesday they received mask and hand sanitizer donations for the community. According to the tweet, the protective products were donated from DFW Chinese Alliance, DFW Chinese American Story eGarden and Chinese Community Neighbors. In the tweet, the police department conveyed their appreciation that will he...

The City of Plano has launched a ‘friendly monitors’ program to remind those at the city’s parks to keep safe physical distancing. Plano shared they want residents to continue to enjoy its 85 parks and nature preserves, but will incorporate monitors from its Parks and Recreation and Library staff members to every major park in Pla...

Former Dallas police chief David Brown one of three finalists to become Chicago’s new police superintendent.

Wednesday’s briefing by the Dallas City Council was delayed to accommodate the posting of an emergency item. The emergency addition to the agenda is related to a conflict created by Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order filed on Tuesday that allows people to continue to congregate in churches so long as they follow guidelines put forth by ...

Eight Dallas hospitals reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Mayor Eric Johnson Tuesday, the first day of new daily reporting requirements in Dallas.

A Dallas family is consoling each other via screen rather than with hugs after their patriarch, 84-year-old Cecil “Mac” Hargrove, died from coronavirus early Friday morning.

Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating and changing their food distribution schedules as schools move into another week of closures nationwide.

As the number of COVID-19 cases in North Texas continues to rise, hospitals, clinics, and other organizations are giving individuals the opportunity to get tested for the virus at drive-thru locations in the DFW area.

Toilet paper was left scattered across a North Texas highway early Wednesday morning after an 18-wheeler driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed, authorities say.

A fourth Dallas police officer tested positive for the coronavirus, the department said Wednesday morning.

Two people are in police custody after a police chase through Dallas on Wednesday morning.