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In Alabama, tornadoes rattle historic civil rights community

During a deadly storm system that spawned tornadoes across parts of the U.S. South, Zakiya Sankara-Jabar’s cellphone buzzed relentlessly.

Dallas air show collision kills 6; authorities working to ID victims, officials say

Officials in Dallas County, Texas, said six people were killed after two historic military planes collided and crashed during the Wings Over Dallas World War II Airshow.

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6 dead after two military planes crash mid-air during air show in Dallas

Two historic military planes crashed mid-air during an air show in Dallas Saturday afternoon, killing six people, according to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

Texas medical examiner killed by estranged husband, ex-college basketball player in suspected murder-suicide

A Dallas County medical examiner was killed in a suspected murder-suicide on Tuesday, officials said.

Texas voter turnout fell from 2018. It was still higher than other midterms.

In Texas, 45.7% of the 17.7 million registered voters cast ballots in the 2022 midterm election. That’s 7.3 percentage points lower than the state’s total turnout in 2018 but higher than in every other midterm election in the last 20 years.

Former Missouri Tigers basketball player, KC coach Jed Frost kills wife, self: report

Jed Frost was a Kansas City All-Metro basketball player for Park Hill High and four-year player for the Missouri Tigers.

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Austin mayor’s race heading to a runoff, Dallas county judge wins reelection

In three key local elections, the Austin mayoral race will be decided in a runoff, Republican Tim O’Hare won the Tarrant County judge race and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins won reelection.

Police: Boyfriend at Texas hospital for baby's birth kills 2

Authorities say two Dallas hospital employees were fatally shot over the weekend by a 30-year-old man who opened fire after accusing his girlfriend who had just given birth of infidelity.

Opponent says Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wore blackface in 1983 college trespass

GOP candidate Lauren Davis’ campaign surfaced a Waco police report about a prank for which Jenkins apologized in 2010. He says he was only wearing camouflage at the time.

Texas Parks and Wildlife advises hunters to take precaution with avian influenza

The National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard poultry flock.

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"Medical terrorist" who allegedly tampered with IV bags indicted

A Dallas County anesthesiologist dubbed a "medical terrorist" by the U.S. Attorney's Office has been indicted on 10 counts.

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'Medical terrorist' who tampered with IV bags is indicted on 10 counts

The Dallas County anesthesiologist dubbed a medical terrorist by the U.S. Attorney's Office has now been indicted on 10 counts.

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DA: Texas death row inmate should get new trial over judge’s bias

A Jewish death row inmate who was part of a gang of prisoners who fatally shot a police officer in 2000 after they had escaped is one step closer to getting a new trial after prosecutors have agreed with defense claims that the judge who presided over his case held antisemitic views.

Gov. Greg Abbott declares Dallas-Fort Worth deluge a disaster, freeing up state resources to help in recovery

The declaration covers 23 counties across the state and comes after some saw more than 10 inches of rainfall Monday.

Flooding hits Dallas-Fort Worth as some areas receive more than 13 inches of rain

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared a state of disaster in the region, and Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state’s emergency operations center to be ready to support communities impacted by the flooding.

Heavy rain floods streets across Dallas-Fort Worth area

Heavy rain across the drought-stricken Dallas-Fort Worth area is causing streets to flood and submerging vehicles as officials warn motorists to stay off the roads.

Dallas area hit by severe flash floods; cars float in water-filled roads

The National Weather Service in Forth Worth extended its warning in and around Dallas County about potentially “life threatening flash flooding.”

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As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency

While there are currently 780 confirmed monkeypox cases statewide, Texas cities are bracing for an increase in infections.

Dallas salon shooting suspect indicted for anti-Asian hate crime

A man accused of shooting three Asian American women at a hair salon has been indicted on multiple counts, including committing a hate crime.

US monkeypox cases increase nearly nine-fold in three weeks

The total number of cases in the U.S. is 306, seven of which have been confirmed in Texas.

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Republican Texas House candidate in Collin County charged with impersonating public servant

Frederick Frazier’s runoff opponent accused him of posing as a city code compliance officer to get campaign signs taken down. Frazier said his opponent is to blame in the case.

Texas man with monkeypox boards flight to Lone Star State despite doctor’s orders, report says

Doctors in Mexico advised the man to not return to the U.S. after he showed symptoms of the disease, but he flew to Dallas-Fort Worth anyway, according to a report.

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Texas reports first case of monkeypox, but officials say it poses little risk to the public

With the Texas case reported Tuesday, about 35 cases have now been identified across 14 states and Washington, D.C., this year, according to the CDC.

Dallas County health officials confirm first monkeypox case in 2022

Dallas County health officials say they are investigating a monkeypox case involving a resident who traveled internationally in the past month to a country with reported cases.

Three North Texas officers indicted on felony assault charges for force used on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020

The three men are accused of using excessive force during May 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Texas quickly shows the impact GOP voting restrictions can have

A new AP analysis shows 13 percent of mail ballots were rejected. And while the problem appears solvable, it stands to reason that this would indeed hurt Democrats if replicated in other states.

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At least 18,000 Texas mail-in votes were rejected in the first election under new GOP voting rules

In just 16 of the state’s largest counties, more than 18,000 mail-in ballots were rejected, most for failing to meet the new law’s ID requirements. A full statewide tally isn’t yet available.

Voter turnout sagging in troubled voting rights hub of Selma

The world knows the city of Selma, Alabama, as a historic beacon in the struggle for voting rights.

Many voting locations throughout Texas did not open because of staff shortages

In some voting locations where a party’s appointed polling judge didn’t show up, election officials allowed the other party’s judge to operate both parties’ voting machines in an effort to keep the polling place running.

After CDC revises COVID-19 recommendations, Dallas County narrows its mask mandate

The federal agency’s new guidance says most healthy Americans don’t need to wear masks in public. It marks a turning point in the pandemic.

Dallas man arrested in 1984 killing of aspiring model

Authorities say they arrested a 60-year-old Dallas man on a capital murder charge in the 1984 killing of a 21-year-old woman after linking him to the crime through genealogical databases.

Dallas college student permanently disfigured after brutal dog attack, lawsuit alleges

A Dallas college student was working as a part-time dog walker to earn some extra cash until a recent dog attack left her permanently disfigured, a civil lawsuit alleges.

Police search for Texas married couple who are charged in murder of Seattle woman

A married Mesquite, Texas couple are on the run from police after they were charged with murdering a Seattle woman then fled while they were free on bond. Maranos and Dykes were released on a $500,000 bond in May 2021 on condition that they would remain under house arrest and wear GPS monitors. On Christmas Day, the couple cut off their ankle monitors. At that time, law enforcement officials had no luck in contacting either woman. It wasn’t until January 4 that Dallas County got the call, which means they had a 10-day head start.”

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2021 in photos: Texans navigated COVID-19, weathered power outages and witnessed an increase in border crossings

As 2021 comes to a close, here’s a look back at just some of our favorite images captured by Texas Tribune photographers all over the state — and across the nation — to tell the stories of Texans in a challenging year.

At-home COVID-19 tests are in scarce supply in Texas while public testing sites see a rise in demand

Most local officials insist they still have testing capacity at their public testing sites, but Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said demand has outpaced supply.

Opportunity was snatched away from Dallas County Latino communities when Texas Republicans redrew congressional maps

Dallas-area Latinos hoped their growing numbers would finally translate into political clout this year through the creation of a new congressional district anchored by their communities. Instead, their neighborhoods were splintered between numerous white-majority districts.

In Selma, self-taught painter and sculptor Charlie Lucas’s work honors his ancestors

The artist creates an enduring legacy using found objects.

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Woman arrested for punching Southwest Airlines employee in flight out of Dallas

Dallas police say a woman has been arrested after punching a Southwest Airlines employee in the head during boarding for a flight out of a Dallas airport.

Texas man gets 37 years for murdering transgender woman

A Dallas County jury sentenced Ruben Alvarado, 24, of Mesquite, a day after finding him guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Chynal Lindsey, 26, in June 2019. Alvarado told jurors that he had taken the Dallas woman to White Rock Lake for sex but ordered her from his sport utility vehicle upon discovering her biological sex. Lindsey's death had marked the second killing of a transgender woman in Dallas in less than a month.

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Man in charged with 11 murders in Texas

Authorities say a Dallas man previously arrested in the death of an 81-year-old woman has been charged with killing at least 11 more elderly women whose jewelry and other valuables he stole.

Judge: ‘Texas 7′ death row inmate should get new trial

A state district judge says a Jewish death row inmate who was part of the so-called “Texas 7” gang should get a new capital murder trial because the judge who presided over his case held anti-Semitic views.

Texas county officials call election audits an unnecessary partisan ploy while voicing confidence in 2020 results

Officials in some counties targeted by audits accuse Republican Texas leaders of pandering to conspiracy theorists and undermining faith in elections. They also say the secretary of state’s office hasn’t provided details on what the audits entail.

State Fair of Texas says masks will be required in certain areas

With just under a month to go until the State Fair of Texas kicks off on Sept. 24, fair officials announced that masks will be required indoors and in outdoor crowded settings.

Allen West, GOP candidate for governor, calls wife’s DWI arrest in Dallas “insidious”

By Kate McGee, The Texas TribuneThe wife of Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen West was arrested in Dallas County for allegedly driving while intoxicated Friday night, according to the Dallas Police Department and West himself. Graham-West was released from jail around 1 p.m. Saturday, according to West, who posted a video on Instagram early Saturday morning from the Dallas County jail. In the video, West angrily denied his wife had been drinking. West provided a photo of the receipt to the Tribune, which shows a lemonade, but lists no alcoholic beverages. West said his daughter and her husband picked up his grandson from the car on the side of the road.

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Allen West, GOP candidate for governor, calls wife’s DWI arrest in Dallas 'insidious'

The wife of Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen West was arrested in Dallas County for allegedly driving while intoxicated Friday night, according to the Dallas...

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Allen West, GOP candidate for governor, calls wife’s DWI arrest in Dallas “insidious”

Angela Graham-West, wife of GOP gubernatorial candidate Allen West, was arrested by Dallas Police Friday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Allen West said she hadn’t been drinking, that her three-month-old grandson was in the car with her, and called the arrest “insidious.”

Confusion reigns in Texas as legal fight over mask mandates rages between local officials and Gov. Greg Abbott

Back-and-forth legal rulings have left some school districts with the choice of flouting Abbott and mandating masks — or waiting for the dust to settle.

Despite Texas high court ruling, some mask mandates remain

HOUSTON (AP) — Some Texas cities, counties and school districts remained defiant Monday and kept in place mandates requiring students and others to wear facial coverings despite rulings a day earlier by the Texas Supreme Court halting mask mandates in two of the state's largest counties.

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks mask mandates in two counties

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, the Dallas Independent School District announced​ Sunday night that masks will still be required while on district property.

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks mask mandates in two counties

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, the Dallas Independent School District announced​ Sunday night that masks will still be required while on district property.

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily nixes mask mandates issued for Bexar, Dallas counties

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton, temporarily banning mask mandates in Bexar and Dallas counties.

No ICU beds for children available in Dallas-area hospitals, county judge says

The COVID-19 situation in Dallas County is growing dire as area hospitals are reaching full capacity, resulting in no beds available for children in the ICU, according to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

No pediatric ICU beds left in Dallas amid COVID surge, county judge says

"Your child will wait for another child to die," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Friday.

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No pediatric ICU beds left in Dallas, county judge says

"Your child will wait for another child to die," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Friday.

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Texas governor files legal challenge to end Dallas County mask mandate

A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily halted an order from Abbott that banned mask mandates.

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“The rebellion is spreading”: After local Texas officials defy his ban on mask mandates, Gov. Greg Abbott begins to clamp down

In the face of skyrocketing hospitalizations, the heads of cities, counties and school districts have grown desperate for ways to contain the virus.

Texas governor files legal challenge to end Dallas County mask mandate

A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily halted an order from Abbott that banned mask mandates.

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Governor Abbott Petitions Court to Strike Down Dallas County’s Mask Mandate

Republican governor Greg Abbott of Texas and Texas attorney general Ken Paxton jointly petitioned the Fifth Court of Appeals Wednesday to strike down Dallas County's mask mandate, claiming it was an infringement on an earlier executive order prohibiting their requirement in the state by government entities or officials.

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Texas governor threatens to take school districts that defy ban on mask mandates to court

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the filing of a petition Wednesday to strike down an emergency order mandating masks in schools, businesses and county buildings in Dallas County.Why it matters: Their statement threatens that "any school district, public university or local government official that decides to defy the order will be taken to court." Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeState of play

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Several local mask mandates in Texas allowed for now as legal challenges to Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban mount

COVID-19 is surging again in Texas. Hospitalizations are increasing faster than at any other time. Local officials and school leaders are pushing back against Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Here’s the latest.

Man indicted on capital murder in slaying of 4-year-old Dallas boy

A Texas man accused of kidnapping a 4-year-old boy who was found dead on a Dallas street has been indicted on a capital murder charge.

Dallas County, Bexar County officials fight Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in court

The local officials are asking for courts to rule that Abbott’s ban on local mask mandates is unenforceable.

Trump booster Herschel Walker skipped voting in 2016 when future president was on the ballot, records show

Herschel Walker did not cast a presidential vote in 2016 despite talking up the eventual winner, Donald Trump. And with the exception of 2020, Walker has not pulled the lever in any election since at least 2003, according to records reviewed by the Washington Examiner.

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First West Nile case reported in Texas

The case occurred in Dallas County

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What you need to know about the latest COVID-19 surge and how to stay safe

It’s challenging to know the exact number of variants out there globally or in Texas, health experts say. Texas health experts have also recommended staying away from people who aren’t following COVID-19 safety protocols. If you’re able to do so, health experts say the best thing to do is to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Texas health experts have also recommended staying away from people who aren’t following COVID-19 safety protocols. Studies have shown that the delta variant is up to 60% more transmissible than the previous leading variant, the alpha variant.

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What you need to know about the latest COVID-19 surge and how to stay safe

COVID-19 cases have been increasing in Texas and nationally — mostly among unvaccinated people — as the highly contagious delta variant has become dominant. Here's what that means for Texans, both vaccinated and unvaccinated.

What you need to know about the latest COVID-19 surge and how to stay safe

COVID-19 cases have been surging in Texas and nationally — mostly among unvaccinated people — as the highly contagious delta variant has become dominant. While dozens of...

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Four Months Ago They Were Celebrating. Now Texas Doctors Are Once Again Preparing for the Worst.

Inside the state’s biggest hospitals, doctors say a surge of unvaccinated COVID patients is almost too bewildering to believe.

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‘Dr. Death’ Condemns Christopher Duntsch, But the Real Culprit Is Texas’s Broken Health-Care System

I helped break the story on the convicted surgeon, but Peacock’s dramatized series made me reconsider how I wrote about the case.

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Correction: Pacquiao-Spence story

In a story July 11, 2021, about an upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr., The Associated Press erroneously reported that Spence had been convicted of driving while intoxicated after a single-car crash in October 2019.

There’s a crime wave. Why are Tarrant police stopping some arrests for pot, theft?

Instead of a drug bust or theft leading to a shocking immediate consequence, defendants can stuff a citation into their pockets and plan dinner, talk host Mark Davis writes.

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Jill Biden and Doug Emhoff visiting Texas to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

Their Texas swing is part of a larger effort by senior administration officials who are fanning out across the country this week to encourage vaccinations ahead of the administration’s self-imposed goal of hitting a 70% countrywide vaccination rate by July 4.

Lil Loaded, Dallas rapper best known for 2019 viral hit "6locc 6a6y," has died at 20

"6locc 6a6y" racked up 28 million views and got him a deal with Epic Records. The cause of death hasn't been disclosed.

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Ex-prosecutor disbarred after 2 wrongful convictions in Texas

A former Dallas County prosecutor has surrendered his law license after the State Bar of Texas said he withheld evidence that led to the wrongful convictions of two men who spent 14 years in prison in the fatal stabbing of a pastor.

Heavy rain causes flooding across Dallas-Fort Worth; up to 8 inches predicted this week

Parts of Dallas County saw up to 5 inches of rain on Sunday.

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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Dallas woman as she celebrated birthday

Prosecutors say a man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to killing a 22-year-old Dallas woman as she went to celebrate her birthday with friends.

Amber Alert discontinued for two girls, 16 and 17, who disappeared in North Texas

An AMBER Alert has been issued early Monday for two missing teenagers in North Texas.

FEMA vaccination mega-sites playing catch-up

(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)AUSTIN, Texas – Federal and military crews began playing catch-up with second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations in Texas interrupted by last week’s cold wave. On Friday, they move on to a vaccination mega-site at Globe Life Field in Arlington. FEMA is also administering second doses at NRG Stadium in Houston to those signed up for them. The newly reported cases and deaths pushed the total number of Texas cases reported during the pandemic to 2,613,792 and the state’s pandemic death toll to almost 41,980, according to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The state estimated that 185,190 COVID-19 cases are active, with 6,738 cases needing hospitalization.

Texas likely to partner with FEMA for vaccine ‘super sites’

(AP Photo/LM Otero)AUSTIN, Texas – Texas will likely partner with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open two vaccination “supersites” in Dallas and Houston, and more could be on the way, Gov. The mutated version of the virus spreads more easily, and health officials worry vaccines could be less effective against it. The governor said adding more sites is possible, but his office did not immediately release further details, including whether that meant Texas would get more vaccine doses or if those sites would pull vaccine from other areas. AdThe announcement came one month after the first new known COVID-19 variant, one first identified in the United Kingdom, was identified in Houston. Meantime, the Texas COVID-19 death toll rose to 38,700.

The Mendoza Line: Texas threatens Dallas County with 'Cruzification' for trying to help minorities

click to enlarge Wikimedia Commons / Gage SkidmoreThe Cruz serum transforms Republicans into amplified, over-the-top, sniveling, self-serving, double-talking assholes. Hispanics are just 19.4% of the population but 38% of the COVID-19 deaths. “We believe the threat of the Cruz serum would remind them of where their priorities should be.”The Cruz serum is similar to the Super Soldier serum that turned Steve Rogers into Captain America. But instead of amplifying strength as well as someone’s character traits, it makes Republicans into amplified, over-the-top, sniveling, self-serving, double-talking assholes.“The Dallas economy was built in the 1980s by sniveling, self-serving, double-talking assholes,” County Judge Clay Jenkins said. When that happens, they are given booster shots and forced to sit in a locked room with state GOP Chairman Allen West for an hour.

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Progress in the fight against the coronavirus is coming, but Texas is a long way from herd immunity

Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas TribuneNeed to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? The mythic idea of "herd immunity" from COVID-19 in the long journey back to normal may be out of reach for Texas any time soon, state health officials and medical experts say. “We do not know when, or if, Texas will reach herd immunity through vaccination,” Chief State Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Shuford told The Texas Tribune in an emailed statement. “Therefore, you could potentially start gradually loosening up things once the pressure on the hospitals has significantly decreased even in the absence of full herd immunity." At that point, Abbott added, the state can start “very quickly” making vaccines available to a broader swath of the population.

Texas’ COVID-19 hospitalizations falling from record highs

Howard Holland, 82, receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Wes Vaughn at the Dallas County mass vaccination site at Fair Park Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)AUSTIN, Texas – The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Texas continues to fall from record highs as the state nears the end of what has been its deadliest month of the pandemic. State health officials Monday reported fewer than 13,000 people were being treated for the virus in Texas hospitals, marking the seventh consecutive day of declining patient loads. More than 34,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Texas, the second-most in the nation behind California. The U.S. is recording just under 3,100 deaths a day on average, down from more than 3,350 less than two weeks ago.

Texas says prioritizing Dallas areas most vulnerable to COVID-19 for vaccination doesn't comply with state guidelines

Dallas County commissioners agreed on Tuesday to prioritize vaccinating residents in zip codes that appear to be most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. "You'll always have a little bit [of appointments] for the rest of Dallas County," Commissioner J.J. Koch said. "We just need to do what they ask us to do," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. But Commissioner J.J. Koch criticized Jenkins at the meeting, saying he had been "disingenuous" with the state when informing it of Dallas' vaccination plan. "[Dallas County Commissioners Court] can use some of their vaccine to target specific groups or areas, but they can't do that with everything and remain a hub provider."

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Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose

Long lines of people waited to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at Fair Park, where Dallas County opened its first ìmegaî vaccination site. (Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Trib)Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Greg Abbott praised the state’s vaccine rollout as officials warned the COVID-19 pandemic is at its worst here. Texas is outpacing other states in administering the vaccine, last week topping 1 million total doses administered. In the letter to Garcia, Patrick thanked Abbott for his “leadership” on the state’s vaccine distribution plan and hailed state officials for doing a “good job” on vaccine rollout — “better than most states,” Patrick said.

Texas county axes plan to prioritize vaccinating communities of color after state threat

A divided Dallas County Commissioners Court had voted Tuesday to prioritize vaccines at its Fair Park distribution center for individuals in mostly Black and Latino neighborhoods, a reflection of increased vulnerability to the coronavirus in 11 Dallas County ZIP codes, according to the Dallas Morning News. But Texas health officials pushed back on the proposal, warning that it was “not acceptable to [the Department of State Health Services. Her letter came after Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wrote to state officials asking whether the county’s plan was permissible. The county government is responsible for just 10% of the vaccines distributed in Dallas County. “I’m certain” that the order will be acceptable to state officials, Koch shot back.

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Gov. Greg Abbott allows only limited COVID-19 restrictions for Texas' worst hot spots. Local leaders say it's not enough.

The Dallas County health department reported 33 available intensive care beds on Sunday for the county’s 2.6 million residents. Jenkins said most Dallas County businesses are likewise adhering to Abbott’s restrictions. But many county officials, including Jenkins, said bars are openly flouting guidelines and the TABC is not enforcing the rules. In most cases, local officials said they focus on educating wrongdoers instead of punishing them. Meanwhile, the city reported 245 people hospitalized with the virus on Sunday, down from a peak of 360 in late November but still enough to concern local health officials.

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Texas needs more poll workers this year because of the pandemic. Here's how to become one.

Texas is preparing for a general election for which election officials are expecting unprecedented turnout — and unprecedented demand for election workers. In Hidalgo County, officials are hoping for around 800 election workers, nearly doubling the number from past general elections. Election workers are paid hourly for the days they work during the election. Counties set their own wages for their election workers, but they have to pay at least the federal minimum wage. You can use this tool to find your county’s contact and election worker information.

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Coronavirus in Texas: Shell evacuates employees after outbreak on rig in Gulf of Mexico

REUTERS/Nuri VallbonaShell evacuates employees after outbreak on rig in Gulf of MexicoNine Shell employees were evacuated from an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico after five people tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Houston Chronicle reported. Shell operates nine offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, and about 160 people work on the rig that was the site of coronavirus cases, KHOU-TV reported. On Wednesday, the state reported 1,361 more cases of the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of known cases to 57,921. Reagan County reported its first case Wednesday; almost every county in Texas has reported at least one confirmed case of the virus. Harris County has reported the most cases, 11,281, followed by Dallas County, which has reported 9,188 cases.

Coronavirus in Texas: GOP chairman says Republican National Convention welcome in Texas

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistribu)What you need to know Tuesday:Texas GOP chair welcomes RNC convention if North Carolina faltersTexas GOP would welcome Republican National Convention if moved from North Carolina[9:10 a.m.] Texas Republican Party Chair James Dickey said Monday that the state would gladly host the Republican National Convention in August if North Carolina cant guarantee full occupancy, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Texas would welcome President Trump and the RNC Convention, Dickey told the American-Statesman. As scheduled, the convention will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from August 24-27. Presidio County reported its first case Monday; over 85% of the states 254 counties have reported at least one case. Harris County reported one additional death, bringing its total to 220 deaths, more than any other county.

Coronavirus in Texas: In Dallas County, the numbers seem to be going our way

Thursdays biggest developments:Dallas County judge expresses measured optimism as case numbers show improvement. Hall County reported its first case Wednesday; over 85% of the states 254 counties have reported at least one case. Harris County has reported the most cases, 9,859, followed by Dallas County, which has reported 7,904 cases. See maps of the latest case numbers for each county and case rates per 1,000 residents. Harris County reported two additional deaths, bringing its total to 207 deaths, more than any other county.

Big Texas Cities Join San Antonio in Issuing Stay-at-Home Orders, but Abbott Hasn't Followed Suit

San Antonio isn't the only big Texas metro ordering residents to hunker down. Harris is home to Houston, the Lone Star State's most-populous city.Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley issued a similar order later the same morning. "As a state, Texas has the highest level of uninsured people in the nation," U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen said in a statement demanding a statewide order. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

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Texas execution halted over claims judge was anti-Semitic

Halprin's attorneys alleged in his appeal that friends and people who worked with ex-Judge Vickers Cunningham from Dallas County said he "did not like anyone not of his race, religion or creed" and used racial slurs and anti-Semitic language to refer to Halprin and some of the other "Texas 7" inmates who were convicted. Cunningham oversaw the trials of Halprin and other members of the gang.

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