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The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag is drawing criticism from two big forces in the culturally conservative state.
Walmart says it will no longer display the state flag because it includes the Confederate battle emblem.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing Baylor Scott & White Health to lay off 3% of its employees.

Baylor made the announcement Tuesday.

In addition to the layoffs, they will furlough a number of other workers, temporarily reduce the salaries of senior executives and leave open positions vacant.

As of Friday, retail stores across Texas were able to start offering “retail to go” after being closed to the public for several weeks.

As of Friday, retail stores across Texas were able to start offering “retail to go” after being closed to the public for several weeks. The first phase of scaled back state restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic was announced last Friday by Gov. Greg Abbott, which included allowing businesses to conduct “retail to go” services.   Lisa Dickinson, general manager of…

The gray concrete canvas of the downtown Dallas Sheraton Hotel parking garage is getting a pop of color with a hopeful message.

It’s no secret that the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) has nurses, doctors and other health care professionals worried for themselves and their families as they treat COVID-19 patients. Many hospitals across DFW are having to conserve equipment, even reuse masks, to help combat the short supply. “As far as I know, we have an adequate supply and...

It’s no secret that the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) has nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals worried for themselves and their families as they treat COVID-19 patients.

The city of Fort Worth is lifting late fees on water bills through June in hopes of relieving some stress from people amid the coronavirus pandemic. The measure announced this week applies to bills with due dates from April 1 through June 30. It does not apply to past late fees owed. Water department spokesperson Mary Gugliuzza said the temporary…

Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 100 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count in the county to 831. In addition, the 16th and 17th deaths from COVID-19 have been confirmed, including a woman in her 70s who was as resident of a long-term care facility, and a woman in her 80s who was a…

On Thursday, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins updated reporters on the counties response to coronavirus.

The city of Fort Worth is lifting late fees on water bills through June in hopes of relieving some stress from people amid the coronavirus pandemic.

North Texans trying to file for unemployment insurance and benefits are reporting issues with the Texas Workforce Commission’s website and inability to reach anyone over the phone. Monica Smith of Dallas worked as a supervisor at a spa, which closed on March 16 due to COVID-19 concerns. Since then, she has tried to apply for unemployment every day. “It just…

North Texans trying to file for unemployment insurance and benefits are reporting issues with the Texas Workforce Commission’s website and inability to reach anyone over the phone.

As more people work at home while children learn at home, school leaders are working to help families rebuild the schoolhouse at their house.

As more people work at home while children learn at home, school leaders are working to help families rebuild the schoolhouse at their house.

On Saturday afternoon, Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed 72 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count in the county to 439. Two more deaths from the virus have also been confirmed; one is a man in his 50s who lived in DeSoto and the other is a Dallas man in his 70s. Both men had…

They are the sights, sounds and smells of typical spring baseball days, but the coronavirus pandemic has, at minimum, put baseball season on hold. The college baseball season has already been canceled and a premature ending of the high school baseball schedule is still very possible. “All the kids that are having to deal with this, it’s tough,” said...

There are now 128 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, according to health officials. Fourteen new cases were reported in the county Saturday afternoon. The new cases were confirmed in Arlington, Euless, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Keller, Mansfield, North Richland Hills and Southlake. Earlier this week, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price issued a…

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain licensing renewal regulations for Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainees. With these waivers, Abbott is temporarily extending expiration dates for licenses and temporarily suspending continuing education requirements for pharmacists. “As our state responds to COVID-19, it is important that Texans continue to have access to the services they depend on to meet…