First Week of Vaccinations at Fair Park Wraps Up After Some Confusion, Controversy

NBC DFW NEWS 1/16 4:19P Yona Gavino

After several days of confusion and long wait times, the first week of vaccinations at Fair Park in Dallas came to an end Saturday. It was a rollercoaster few days, but overall, a successful week getting people vaccinated, Dallas County Judge...

First Case of COVID-19 Variant Confirmed in Dallas County

NBC DFW NEWS 1/16 10:10A

The first case of a COVID-19 variant that is said to be more contagious has been identified in Dallas County, according to county officials. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Saturday that the variant was identified in a Dallas man in his 20s...

DeSoto to use new software for managing city construction projects

Best Southwest Guide 1/16 2:25A

DeSoto, TX - DeSoto will use software from the Richardson-based company Projectmates to track and manage construction projects in the city, the company said in a news release.

North Texas ICU Nurse Hopeful, But Warns We're Not in the Clear

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 8:20P Candace Sweat

There’s hope on the horizon now that vaccines are being distributed. But ICU nurses are still on the front lines fighting for the lives of those hit hardest by the virus. Daniel Call grew up in Florida. He said the last 10 months in North Texas...

Appointments Only for Future Dallas County COVID-19 Vaccinations

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 7:20P Ken Kalthoff

From now on, Dallas County officials said Friday it will be appointments only for future COVID-19 vaccinations after two days of confusion and long waits for walk-up vaccines with no appointment. That announcement came on the same day that Dallas...

38 COVID-19 Deaths Added in Tarrant County Friday Along With 2,350 New Cases; ICUs at 98% Capacity

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 6:52P Frank Heinz

Tarrant County Public Health added 38 more COVID-19 deaths Friday along with 2,350 new cases of the virus. Hospital occupancy in the county, meanwhile, is nearing 90% with ICUs at 98% capacity. Of the...

Denton County Reports Record 12 Deaths, 471 New Cases of COVID-19 Friday; 6 ICU Beds Available

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 6:30P Frank Heinz

Denton County Public Health is reporting a single-day record of 12 COVID-19 deaths Friday along with 471 new cases of the virus. Meanwhile, county hospitals have fewer COVID-19 patients receiving...

Statewide Drivers License, Vehicle Registration Waivers to Expire in April

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 5:28P Yona Gavino

Time is running out to get drivers licenses and registrations renewed. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) lifted the temporary waiver for certain vehicle title and registration requirements which had been in effect due to the pandemic. The state’s...

JANUARY 15TH COVID INFO UPDATE FROM DALLAS COUNTY, STATE OF TEXAS, & MULTIPLE NEWS OUTLETS

City of DeSoto (News Flash) 1/15 3:27P

Dallas County just introduced a new DCHHS Vaccine Registration Hotline. It is 469-749-9900. The hotline became operational at noon Friday. The hotline hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Registration assistance is available in English and...

27-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection With West Dallas Fatal Shooting

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 1:07P

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in West Dallas in August, police say. Mitchell Austin was arrested on Thursday by the Dallas Police Department and...

Denver Bronco, Ex-DeSoto High Star Von Miller Under Criminal Investigation In Colorado

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 1/15 11:24A News From CBS Channel 11 KTVT –

(CBSDFW.COM/AP) Denver Broncos star Von Miller, who was a standout on defense at DeSoto High School and Texas A&M, is under criminal investigation in Colorado. The Parker, Colorado Police Department...

Man Accused of Killing Police Officer at Home Depot Expected to Plead Guilty

NBC DFW NEWS 1/15 9:57A

The man accused of killing a police officer inside a Dallas Home Depot is expected to plead guilty and be sentenced to life in prison Friday. Armando Luis Juarez faces five counts including capital murder, attempted capital murder in connection...

Hampton Road Virtual Public Meeting

City of DeSoto (News Flash) 1/15 8:23A

DESTINATION: HAMPTON ROAD Please join the City of DeSoto on January 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual public meeting to discuss the future redevelopment of Hampton Road. Go to www.envisionhamptonroad.com to register to attend the meeting.