Restaurant patrons can provide meals for at-risk youth, families through new state program
- Written by Emily Hernandez Emily Hernandez
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 01 April 2020 01 April 2020
Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday a food program that will allow restaurant patrons to make donations and provide free meals to at-risk youth and families in Texas experiencing hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic.
18-Wheeler Crashes, Scatters Toilet Paper Across I-20 in Hutchins
Hutchins, TX - 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.
The Top Covid-19 Scams
- Written by City of DeSoto's Facebook Page City of DeSoto's Facebook Page
- Category: National National
- Published: 31 March 2020 31 March 2020
It's sad, but serious circumstances such as COVID-19 can create many opportunities for scammers. All of our residents, especially our Seniors, should read up on the scams detailed here that are circulating the nation so that you will be ready if any of them cross your paths.
DESOTO MOVES FORWARD DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
DeSoto, TX - Although city hall is closed as a part of the coordinated effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), city government remains working behind the scenes to deliver essential services and to keep DeSoto moving forward.
WISD sets April 17 for classroom return; other districts wait and see
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Waxahachie, TX - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Superintendent Dr. Bonny Cain has announced that Waxahachie Independent School District has set Friday, April 17 as the date that WISD students will return to classrooms.
Your most frequently asked questions about Dallas County’s stay-at-home order
- Written by DallasNews.com Staff DallasNews.com Staff
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Dallas County - Earlier this week Dallas County announced some the strictest limits in Texas on social gatherings, work and movement. Other cities and counties across the D-FW area soon followed suit.
DALLAS CLOSING TWO COVID-19 TEST CENTERS MONDAY 3/30 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER /REOPENING TUESDAY
- Written by City of Dallas City of Dallas
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Dallas, TX - After consulting with the National Weather Service, the City of Dallas announced that their two Community Based Testing and Collection Sites will be closed on Monday, March 30th, due to potential inclement weather + lightning.
Cedar Hill ISD Keeping Families Fed And Fit During Coronavirus Crisis
- Written by Robbie Owens Robbie Owens
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - Families in Cedar Hill ISD lined up for free school lunches on Wednesday to help stretch food budgets. At the same time, the district’s P.E. teachers want to make sure young bodies keep moving, as well.
DeSoto Mayor Curtistene McCowan Provide Info on Senior Shopping
- Written by Mayor Curtistene McCowan Mayor Curtistene McCowan
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 28 March 2020 28 March 2020
DeSoto, TX - Mayor Curtistene McCowan has provided some valuable information about special hours that will make it easier for DeSoto's Seniors to do their shopping during this period of Shelter in Place.
Ellis County now has 10 COVID-19 cases, most in Ennis, Midlothian
- Written by Patrick Clarke Patrick Clarke
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 27 March 2020 27 March 2020
Ellis County - There are now 10 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ellis County, officials confirmed Thursday. Four cases are in Ennis, three in Midlothian, and one in Maypearl, Waxahachie and Palmer, according to the Local Health Authority and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Duncanville Reports First COVID-19 Case
- Written by April Reiling April Reiling
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 27 March 2020 27 March 2020
Duncanville, TX - With the arrival of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Duncanville has taken steps to prepare the community to slow the spread and educate the public regarding the highly contagious virus. On Friday, March 27, 2020 Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) publicly reported Duncanville’s first positive COVID-19 case.
Stay Vigilant and Protect Yourselves from Scammers
- Written by City of Glenn Heights City of Glenn Heights
- Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights
- Published: 26 March 2020 26 March 2020
Glenn Heights, TX - Stay vigilant and protect yourselves from scammers during this time. For daily COVID-19 updates, visit https://www.glennheightstx.gov/381/CoVID-19-Info
