Herd Immunity For COVID-19 May Not Quite Have Arrived In North Texas

Herd immunity occurs when those immune to the virus is high enough as "to make it spread from person to person unlikely."

Concern Grows As Kids Too Young For COVID-19 Vaccine Are A Month Away From Returning To School

Especially with another school year on the horizon, where in most cases masks are now optional.

Uh-Oh: Dallas, Tarrant Counties Are Worlds Apart In Herd Immunity

The CDC says it's okay for students and teachers to gather back inside school rooms this fall. But some counties are vastly undervaccinated.

Some Parts Of Tarrant County Are Only 10% Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Jason Allen reports that few people seem to be showing up in places where vaccines are available and free of charge.

Study: Undervaccinated COVID Clusters In Texas & 4 Other US Locations Putting Entire Country At Risk

Analysis by researchers at Georgetown University identified 30 clusters of counties with low vaccination rates and significant populations.

CDC: Delta Variant Now Makes Up More Than Half Of Coronavirus Cases In U.S.

“If ever there was a reason to get vaccinated, this is it,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a Tuesday interview.

Dallas Will Spray The City Again In Response To West Nile Virus

See if your neighborhood is on the list of places to be sprayed for West Nile virus. People should avoid contact with the spray if possible.

The Other Health Crisis: Dallas Sprays To Prevent West Nile Virus

Mosquitos are out in full force at the moment. Now Dallas officials say they're spraying the area to prevent an outbreak of West Nile virus.

Former Dallas Star Stephen Johns Spotlighting Mental Health Following Retirement

Guys would come out and say, ‘Man, I had no idea you were going through that,’ and ‘I wish I would’ve known, wish I could’ve helped.’”

Demand For AC Units In North Texas Heats Up As Summer Temperatures Soar

“In a day I probably get 150 to 200 calls a day. For the week I’m getting around 900 for me personally.”

Nail-Biting Time In Dallas As Variants Spread, Vaccinations Slow

Some consider the pandemic over. Others still think it's a hoax. But Texas medical experts worry variants could soon overtake vaccinations.

COVID-19 Delta Variant ‘Accelerating' In North Texas And Across The Nation

He said the growing presence of the delta variant is a reminder of why vaccines are important.

Dallas Mayor Johnson Wants To Trade You Prizes For COVID-19 Shots

The mayor introduces a way to get Dallasites to roll up their sleeves and get the city over the 70 percent rate needed for herd immunity.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection Helicopter Pilots Airlift Seriously Injured Migrant From Remote Area To Hospital

“ Air Marine Operations pilots were able to make this life-saving rescue with the help of our U.S. Border Protection partners."

Power Play: Texas Asks Residents To Ration AC To Prevent Outages

Would you rather be too hot or too cold? In 2021, the finicky ERCOT power grid is exposing Texans to the worst that weather has to offer.

Dallas Judge Lowers Color-Coded COVID Risk Level To A New Low

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has lowered the local COVID-19 threat to yellow — its lowest rating since the beginning of the pandemic.

Protecting Your Kids From The Texas Summer Heat

“Texas does lead the nation on children that die in hot cars,” Vega said. “We’re one of the hottest states as well.”

Dallas County Considering Cash, Other Prizes To Get More People Vaccinated

Cash and other prizes could be offered to those who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 shot.

Some North Texans Sticking With Home Gyms Even After Reopenings

Even as gyms have been reopened for awhile, some residents are sticking to home routines.

Abbott Tacks Right + Gernon Father Arrested + Gohmert's Big Ask

Today's roundup of news, weather and community information for the Dallas area.

CDC Seeing Increase In Adolescents Hospitalized With COVID-19

“Adolescents get sick. 30 percent of the adolescents that were hospitalized had no underlying risk factors.”

North Texans' Sex Drive MIA, Survey Says — Is COVID Salt Peter?

Why are so few frisky in Frisco? A new survey says that Texans aren't as wild in the sheets as they have been on the streets lately.

National Cancer Survivors Day Observed To Support Families, Educate Community

At the beginning of the pandemic, cancer screening rates decreased by nearly 90% for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer.

Recent Heavy Rains Could Lead To Spike In Mosquitoes This Summer In North Texas

“You stop for just a couple of minutes and they find you,” said Eric Ash. “It’s all this rain we have had for two weeks.”

Texans Among Long-Term Jobless, Single Parents And Older Workers Bracing For Early Unemployment Shutoff

Texas is one of 25 states — all with Republican governors — that have opted to curtail enhanced unemployment benefits two months early.

Don't Let Bedbugs Bite, Dallas — How to Keep A Critter-Free Home

Only 15 US cities have a worse problem controlling these ancient pests. They're older than Cher and Keith Richards. But you can outwit them.

Is Dallas Done With COVID-19? See The State's Latest Numbers

Texans take heart in data that shows COVID-19 infections slowing in Dallas County and across the state. But vaccinations are slumping, too.

High Lake Levels Change Many North Texans' Memorial Day Weekend Plans

“I was planning on being out at the lake all weekend long, and now I suppose I am going to be grilling in the backyard.”

North Texas Cities Dealing With Lifeguard Shortages As Summer Approaches

Cities all across North Texas are limiting days, hours or even entire facilities that will be open due to lifeguard shortages.

Common Cold Making A Comeback

Doctors say the tactics used to prevent COVID last year had a dramatic effect on other viruses as well.

The Kroger Chain Wants To Make 5 Vaccinated Shoppers Millionaires

Corporate America knows the sooner the nation reaches herd immunity, the sooner employees can return to work — and spending their paychecks.

North Texans Continue Push For Children Aged 12 And Older To Get Vaccinated

“There's been this false sense of comfort in the community,” said the director of Public Health and Environmental Protection of Fort Worth.

Dallas Reports New Variant, As 1 Out of 3 Texans Is Vaccinated

Texas health officials are trying to eradicate COVID-19 before mutations abound by the summer's end. Nowhere is that more clear than Dallas.

Hey, Dallas! Are You Ready for 'The New Normal?'

Now you can eat an enchilada while it's still hot from the restaurant kitchen. Live music is back. See, nothing has changed. Except you.

TX Legislators Unmotivated to Pass New Medical Marijuana Reforms

With the legislative session almost over, a former Dallas Cowboy and his wife plead for a new medical marijuana bill to help their son.

Concerns Remain For Vaccinated People With High Risk Health Conditions

There are still warnings out for people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine who also have underlying high risk health conditions.

Man Being Treated For Flesh-Eating Bacteria He Got At Texas Beach

Robbin Kelly Dunn spoke to KTRK about her husband's situation after her family went to Crystal Beach for her birthday on May 5.

North Texans Excited To Get Out And About Without Masks

On Thursday, the CDC said masks were no longer necessary to keep full-vaccinated people safe from COVID-19.

CDC: Fully Vaccinated People No Longer Need To Wear Masks, Socially Distance In Many Indoor Situations

The CDC is updating its guidance to say that fully vaccinated people can forgo their masks and social distancing in many indoor situations.

Texas Joins The Nation In Welcoming The Post-COVID Wild West

The Centers for Disease Control revised its guidelines for masks and social distancing today. Soon, only the Lone Ranger will be masked.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.