Breaking NewsThe delay would better allow district officials to have "a better instructional program" for students, whether it's in-person and virtually.6:38 PM CDT July 13, 2020DALLAS — Updated at 7:41 p.m.with a copy of the letter from North Texas school districts to Gov. Greg Abbott.The Dallas Independent School District is scheduled to start the new academic year on Aug.17, but Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said Monday that start date might change.That’s just one of the possibilities Hinojosa and his team are considering as COVID-19 cases surge across Texas. “The context is...…Breaking NewsThe delay would better allow district officials to have "a better instructional program" for students, whether it's in-person and virtually.6:38 PM CDT July 13, 2020DALLAS — Updated at 7:41 p.m.with a copy of the letter from North Texas school districts to Gov. Greg Abbott.The Dallas Independent School District is scheduled to start the new academic year on Aug.17, but Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said Monday that start date might change.That’s just one of the possibilities Hinojosa and his team are considering as COVID-19 cases surge across Texas. “The context is...WW…

Breaking NewsA second American Airlines employee has died after contracting COVID-19, sources tell WFAA.3:35 PM CDT April 7, 2020Hundreds of airlines employees have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days and that number is expected to continue rising, according to information released by multiple unions.Around 100 American Airlines flight attendants and at least 600 Southwest employees tested positive for COVID-19, their respective unions say. Additionally, a second AA flight attendant has died of the novel coronavirus, sources say. He was a St. Louis-based flight...…Breaking NewsA second American Airlines employee has died after contracting COVID-19, sources tell WFAA.3:35 PM CDT April 7, 2020Hundreds of airlines employees have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days and that number is expected to continue rising, according to information released by multiple unions.Around 100 American Airlines flight attendants and at least 600 Southwest employees tested positive for COVID-19, their respective unions say. Additionally, a second AA flight attendant has died of the novel coronavirus, sources say. He was a St. Louis-based flight...WW…

Breaking NewsThe county reported the additional deaths on Monday, after comparing vital record data to previous reports from health care providers.12:58 PM CST December 21, 2020Updated at 5:36 p.m. with additional information.Dallas County health officials reported 1,814 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional deaths Monday, including a man in his 40s who was found dead at home and a woman in her 60s who was also found dead at her home.For the first time, there are 1,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Dallas County, officials said.The state health department reported 8,107 new cases...…Breaking NewsThe county reported the additional deaths on Monday, after comparing vital record data to previous reports from health care providers.12:58 PM CST December 21, 2020Updated at 5:36 p.m. with additional information.Dallas County health officials reported 1,814 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional deaths Monday, including a man in his 40s who was found dead at home and a woman in her 60s who was also found dead at her home.For the first time, there are 1,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Dallas County, officials said.The state health department reported 8,107 new cases...WW…

Breaking NewsSarmistha Sen was killed while jogging the Chisolm Trail in Plano in early August.7:18 PM CST November 12, 2020A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on a capital murder charge in the killing of a Plano woman. Sarmistha Sen was jogging the Chisolm Trail in Plano when . Bakari Abiona Moncrief was . He had previously been arrested in connected to a burglary that occurred nearby that day.Police said in the arrest affidavit they believe Moncrief attacked Sen on the trail, then moved her about 135 feet to the creek running under Legacy Drive, where he killed her.The...…Breaking NewsSarmistha Sen was killed while jogging the Chisolm Trail in Plano in early August.7:18 PM CST November 12, 2020A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on a capital murder charge in the killing of a Plano woman. Sarmistha Sen was jogging the Chisolm Trail in Plano when . Bakari Abiona Moncrief was . He had previously been arrested in connected to a burglary that occurred nearby that day.Police said in the arrest affidavit they believe Moncrief attacked Sen on the trail, then moved her about 135 feet to the creek running under Legacy Drive, where he killed her.The...WW…

Breaking NewsAt the end of the school day, two students told administrators that a fourth grade student had a handgun in their backpack, a letter from the principal said.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto3:34 PM CST November 10, 2020School officials say a student who was found with a loaded handgun Monday at Greenfield Elementary did not intend threaten anyone.The school is part of Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD.At the end of the school day, two students told administrators that a fourth grade student had a handgun in their backpack, officials said.Administrators found the student and took a...…Breaking NewsAt the end of the school day, two students told administrators that a fourth grade student had a handgun in their backpack, a letter from the principal said.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto3:34 PM CST November 10, 2020School officials say a student who was found with a loaded handgun Monday at Greenfield Elementary did not intend threaten anyone.The school is part of Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD.At the end of the school day, two students told administrators that a fourth grade student had a handgun in their backpack, officials said.Administrators found the student and took a...WW…

Breaking NewsCollin and Denton counties had previously said they would allow bars to reopen. Dallas County officials said they would not.3:28 PM CDT October 12, 2020This story will be updated with new information as the announcement happens.Tarrant County officials said they will submit paperwork with the state to allow bars to reopen at 50% capacity. This decision is effective Wednesday, per the governor's order."I feel comfortable that we can do this and still be safe," said Judge Glen Whitley.Whitley also said it was a difficult decision because there wasn't an obvious right or...…Breaking NewsCollin and Denton counties had previously said they would allow bars to reopen. Dallas County officials said they would not.3:28 PM CDT October 12, 2020This story will be updated with new information as the announcement happens.Tarrant County officials said they will submit paperwork with the state to allow bars to reopen at 50% capacity. This decision is effective Wednesday, per the governor's order."I feel comfortable that we can do this and still be safe," said Judge Glen Whitley.Whitley also said it was a difficult decision because there wasn't an obvious right or...WW…

Breaking NewsPolice say they are looking for three men who left the scene in a silver or gray sedan.Generic police lights4:50 PM CDT September 10, 2020Police say the owner of a Richardson gun store shot one man after four armed suspects attempted to rob his store Thursday.Richardson police say they are investigating the aggravated robbery that took place around 3 p.m. in the 1000 block of E Belt Line Road. When the four suspects entered Mike's Gun Room, two had weapons, officials said. The owner, who was armed, shot one of the suspects. He was taken to the hospital and is expected...…Breaking NewsPolice say they are looking for three men who left the scene in a silver or gray sedan.Generic police lights4:50 PM CDT September 10, 2020Police say the owner of a Richardson gun store shot one man after four armed suspects attempted to rob his store Thursday.Richardson police say they are investigating the aggravated robbery that took place around 3 p.m. in the 1000 block of E Belt Line Road. When the four suspects entered Mike's Gun Room, two had weapons, officials said. The owner, who was armed, shot one of the suspects. He was taken to the hospital and is expected...WW…