North Texas School Districts to Close ‘Indefinitely’ in Effort to Slow COVID-19
North Texas - School districts across North Texas will close "indefinitely" as part of the effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, they announced Monday. Dallas ISD was the first to make the announcement Monday, followed by several others from across the region.
DESOTO CLOSING RECREATION CENTER & CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX + PUBLIC LIBRARY AT 5 PM MONDAY, MARCH 16TH
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 16 March 2020 16 March 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto is closing DeSoto’s Recreation Center, Civic Center and Public Library until further notice beginning at 5:00 PM today (Monday, March 16, 2020). This action is part of a coordinated effort with our national, state, county, and local partners to help protect our residents from the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19).
CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: Abbott waives trucking regulations to speed up supply delivery
- Written by Emily Hernandez Emily Hernandez
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 15 March 2020 15 March 2020
Texas - Governor Greg Abbott is waiving some commercial trucking regulations regulations to expedite supply delivery as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, his office announced Saturday.
Coronavirus shares a lot of symptoms with the flu and the common cold
- Written by Methodist Health System Methodist Health System
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 15 March 2020 15 March 2020
Accurate health information has never been more important than right now, and Methodist Health System is committed to providing it. Coronavirus shares a lot of symptoms with the flu and the common cold.
Every Day Preventive Practices
- Written by City of Glenn Heights City of Glenn Heights
- Category: Glenn Heights Glenn Heights
- Published: 13 March 2020 13 March 2020
Glenn Heights, TX - Here are some everyday preventative practices that can help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
The 2020 Census is Ready for America to Respond
- Written by Lancaster Live Lancaster Live
- Category: National National
- Published: 13 March 2020 13 March 2020
The 2020 Census is getting underway and is ready for America to respond as the first invitations begin to arrive at the nation’s estimated 140 million households March 12-20. For the first time, nearly everyone will be invited to respond online, by phone or by mail.
Local state of disaster
Dallas County - Under the Authority of Texas Government Code Section 108, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins orders: Effective as of 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, and continuing until 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020, public or private Community Gatherings are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County.
March sadness: UIL halts all sports activities through March 29
Ellis County - The coronavirus curtain has descended across the United States, North Texas and now Ellis County, with all sports grinding to a halt until further notice.
Statement from DeSoto's Mayor on actions to protect residents from Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 13 March 2020 13 March 2020
DeSoto, TX - The City of DeSoto has been in constant contact with our national, state and local partners to share information and closely coordinate efforts to protect our residents from the spread of the Coronavirus.
Dine out or eat in during the coronavirus crisis? Here’s what public health and food safety experts say
- Written by Jessica Guynn / Kelly Tyko / USA TODAY Jessica Guynn / Kelly Tyko / USA TODAY
- Category: Health Health
- Published: 12 March 2020 12 March 2020
Not on the menu for many these days: Dining out. As our fears of catching the coronavirus grow by the day, so has our hesitation to venture out of the house, especially now that by the World Health Organization.
Duncanville ISD extends spring break by one week
- Written by Duncanville ISD Duncanville ISD
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 12 March 2020 12 March 2020
Duncanville, TX - Duncanville ISD will extend spring break by one week as a precautionary measure to address the evolving circumstances surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
What’s been canceled in DFW due to coronavirus? Here’s a list with live updates
DFW Area - Here’s a list of events that have been canceled or postponed in DFW due to coronavirus:
