1:54 PM on Jul 1, 2020 CDTUnvision’s Dallas affiliate, KUVN-DT (Channel 23), had spent two months seeking an interview with Gov. Greg Abbott to address the Hispanic community about COVID-19.On Thursday, after more pressure from Univision, Abbott finally appeared on the Spanish-language network for a five-minute interview.The interview was done live, in English, while a translator voiced over Abbott.During the interview, anchor Johana Suárez and Abbott discussed the governor’s new statewide masking order, the rise in COVID-19 cases across the state, and what the school year could look like...…1:54 PM on Jul 1, 2020 CDTUnvision’s Dallas affiliate, KUVN-DT (Channel 23), had spent two months seeking an interview with Gov. Greg Abbott to address the Hispanic community about COVID-19.On Thursday, after more pressure from Univision, Abbott finally appeared on the Spanish-language network for a five-minute interview.The interview was done live, in English, while a translator voiced over Abbott.During the interview, anchor Johana Suárez and Abbott discussed the governor’s new statewide masking order, the rise in COVID-19 cases across the state, and what the school year could look like...WW…

9:13 AM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:10 p.m.: Revised throughout to include new details.Dallas faced its third straight day of demonstrations over police killings of black people, a day after nearly 90 people were arrested in Rallies continued simultaneously Sunday, including a gathering at the Dallas County jail to demand the release of protesters.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday afternoon for all counties in Texas in response to ongoing protests. The declaration allows federal law enforcement to work as Texas peace officers,...…9:13 AM on May 31, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:59 PM on May 31, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6:10 p.m.: Revised throughout to include new details.Dallas faced its third straight day of demonstrations over police killings of black people, a day after nearly 90 people were arrested in Rallies continued simultaneously Sunday, including a gathering at the Dallas County jail to demand the release of protesters.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster Sunday afternoon for all counties in Texas in response to ongoing protests. The declaration allows federal law enforcement to work as Texas peace officers,...WW…

1:47 PM on Sep 18, 2020 CDTThe families of four Texans who have died of COVID-19 met virtually Friday to demand an apology from Gov. Greg Abbott and to ask for action to prevent its spread.As the number of Texans who have died of the virus approaches 15,000, the families called for an opportunity to meet with Abbott for him to apologize and express his condolences; for Abbott to give more power to local leaders to respond to the pandemic; and for more resources in areas hardest hit by the virus.Ahead of Friday’s video call, the Beat Abbott political action committee projected those demands...…1:47 PM on Sep 18, 2020 CDTThe families of four Texans who have died of COVID-19 met virtually Friday to demand an apology from Gov. Greg Abbott and to ask for action to prevent its spread.As the number of Texans who have died of the virus approaches 15,000, the families called for an opportunity to meet with Abbott for him to apologize and express his condolences; for Abbott to give more power to local leaders to respond to the pandemic; and for more resources in areas hardest hit by the virus.Ahead of Friday’s video call, the Beat Abbott political action committee projected those demands...WW…

5:32 PM on Apr 27, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:00 PM on Apr 27, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6 p.m. Monday: Revised to include one death in a street racing accident.One person died in a street racing accident and 224 citations were issued at several other street racing incidents across the city this weekend, Dallas police said.Officials said police responded to 114 calls about street racing, which resulted in 115 traffic stops, two felony arrests and the seizure of 20 grams of marijuana.Police confirmed incidents at Live Oak and Skillman streets, Cole and Lemmon avenues, Interstate 35 and Royal Lane, and...…5:32 PM on Apr 27, 2020 CDT — Updated at 6:00 PM on Apr 27, 2020 CDTUpdated at 6 p.m. Monday: Revised to include one death in a street racing accident.One person died in a street racing accident and 224 citations were issued at several other street racing incidents across the city this weekend, Dallas police said.Officials said police responded to 114 calls about street racing, which resulted in 115 traffic stops, two felony arrests and the seizure of 20 grams of marijuana.Police confirmed incidents at Live Oak and Skillman streets, Cole and Lemmon avenues, Interstate 35 and Royal Lane, and...WW…

2:23 PM on May 1, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 1, 2020 CDTUpdated at 8:30 p.m.: Revised throughout to include additional details.North Texans cautiously emerged from their homes Friday, seeking a semblance of normalcy at restaurants, golf courses — even the gun range — as Texas allowed its first wave of businesses to reopen after they were shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus.In Dallas, shoppers and diners treaded carefully after more than a month under stay-at-home orders. Business owners and workers saw quiet days for their shops as many people stayed home. Some...…2:23 PM on May 1, 2020 CDT — Updated at 8:30 PM on May 1, 2020 CDTUpdated at 8:30 p.m.: Revised throughout to include additional details.North Texans cautiously emerged from their homes Friday, seeking a semblance of normalcy at restaurants, golf courses — even the gun range — as Texas allowed its first wave of businesses to reopen after they were shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus.In Dallas, shoppers and diners treaded carefully after more than a month under stay-at-home orders. Business owners and workers saw quiet days for their shops as many people stayed home. Some...WW…

1:19 PM on Dec 23, 2020 CST — Updated at 5:00 PM on Dec 23, 2020 CSTUpdated at 5 p.m. to add data from the state.Dallas County on Wednesday reported a record 2,512 coronavirus cases, all of them considered new. And, just like the day before, 30 new COVID-19 deaths also were announced.It’s the sixth time this year, the fourth time this month and the third time in the last four days that the county has posted a single-day death tally of 30 from the virus.Meanwhile, Texas also reported a record one-day case total — 22,590 — and nearly 300 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday.Dallas County Judge Clay...…1:19 PM on Dec 23, 2020 CST — Updated at 5:00 PM on Dec 23, 2020 CSTUpdated at 5 p.m. to add data from the state.Dallas County on Wednesday reported a record 2,512 coronavirus cases, all of them considered new. And, just like the day before, 30 new COVID-19 deaths also were announced.It’s the sixth time this year, the fourth time this month and the third time in the last four days that the county has posted a single-day death tally of 30 from the virus.Meanwhile, Texas also reported a record one-day case total — 22,590 — and nearly 300 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday.Dallas County Judge Clay...WW…

12:55 PM on Feb 27, 2021 CSTThis is a developing story and will be updated.Frisco police are investigating the death of popular North Texas talk radio host Russ Martin after his body was found in his home early Saturday.Officers were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the 6300 block of Douglas Avenue, near Lebanon Road and the Dallas North Tollway, after a friend of Martin’s who had come to check on him found him unresponsive, police said.Martin, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The cause of death had not been determined, but police said foul play was not suspected....…12:55 PM on Feb 27, 2021 CSTThis is a developing story and will be updated.Frisco police are investigating the death of popular North Texas talk radio host Russ Martin after his body was found in his home early Saturday.Officers were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the 6300 block of Douglas Avenue, near Lebanon Road and the Dallas North Tollway, after a friend of Martin’s who had come to check on him found him unresponsive, police said.Martin, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The cause of death had not been determined, but police said foul play was not suspected....WW…

7:56 PM on Jan 27, 2021 CSTThe Drug Enforcement Administration’s Dallas field office on Wednesday reported the largest seizure of methamphetamine and heroin in the branch’s history.The drugs — 1,950 pounds valued at $45 million — were sniffed out by a dog during a traffic stop involving a refrigerated tractor-trailer in Denton County on Oct. 8, the DEA said. They had been stashed inside a secret compartment of the truck.The enormous haul had been split into 633 packages, and the agency said the drugs eventually would have been repackaged for distribution in Texas, Chicago, St. Louis and...…7:56 PM on Jan 27, 2021 CSTThe Drug Enforcement Administration’s Dallas field office on Wednesday reported the largest seizure of methamphetamine and heroin in the branch’s history.The drugs — 1,950 pounds valued at $45 million — were sniffed out by a dog during a traffic stop involving a refrigerated tractor-trailer in Denton County on Oct. 8, the DEA said. They had been stashed inside a secret compartment of the truck.The enormous haul had been split into 633 packages, and the agency said the drugs eventually would have been repackaged for distribution in Texas, Chicago, St. Louis and...WW…

1:06 PM on Jan 9, 2021 CSTOne of the Capitol rioters who managed to penetrate the U.S. Senate chamber is a military veteran from the Dallas area who once worked for a Fort Worth airline, according to The New Yorker magazine.Hillwood Airways confirmed to The Dallas Morning News that Larry Rendall Brock Jr., the subject of The New Yorker report, no longer works for the company.Brock, identified by The New Yorker as a 53-year-old retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, that he was the man wearing a combat helmet and body armor in photos and videos that have circulated online of mob participants...…1:06 PM on Jan 9, 2021 CSTOne of the Capitol rioters who managed to penetrate the U.S. Senate chamber is a military veteran from the Dallas area who once worked for a Fort Worth airline, according to The New Yorker magazine.Hillwood Airways confirmed to The Dallas Morning News that Larry Rendall Brock Jr., the subject of The New Yorker report, no longer works for the company.Brock, identified by The New Yorker as a 53-year-old retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, that he was the man wearing a combat helmet and body armor in photos and videos that have circulated online of mob participants...WW…

4:30 PM on Nov 20, 2020 CSTA number of measures — including closing bars and gyms — must be enacted to prevent North Texas hospitals from reaching capacity and slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new report by the University of North Texas Health Science Center.The report has been one in an ongoing series released throughout the pandemic. An by the center suggested that wearing masks could have been effective enough to avoid another shutdown.But as cases rise at an alarming rate, more safety measures must be enacted, according to the center. Those measures include closing bars and...…4:30 PM on Nov 20, 2020 CSTA number of measures — including closing bars and gyms — must be enacted to prevent North Texas hospitals from reaching capacity and slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new report by the University of North Texas Health Science Center.The report has been one in an ongoing series released throughout the pandemic. An by the center suggested that wearing masks could have been effective enough to avoid another shutdown.But as cases rise at an alarming rate, more safety measures must be enacted, according to the center. Those measures include closing bars and...WW…