Yearly Archives: 2020

COVID-19 Is Still Out Of Control In Texas

COVID-19 Is Still Out Of Control In Texas

Dallas (AP) – Texas health officials report more than 3,900 new cases of COVID-19, as the disease caused by the novel coronavirus continues to put pressure on hospital systems around the state. State health authorities reported more than 8,500 Texans hospitalized with COVID-19 Saturday, roughly in line with the Friday count. The Texas Department of…MORE

Amarillo Mayor and Her Husband Test Positive For COVID-19

Amarillo Mayor and Her Husband Test Positive For COVID-19

AMARILLO, Texas (AP) – A Texas Panhandle mayor who’s battling cancer and whose city is dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases has announced she and her husband have tested positive for COVID-19. Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson said Wednesday her husband tested positive last week. Nelson got an initial negative test but after her symptoms…MORE

NWS: It Was a Tornado That Hit Arlington Tuesday Night

NWS: It Was a Tornado That Hit Arlington Tuesday Night

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – The National Weather Service says a survey team has found that damage in the Texas city of Arlington was caused by a tornado that struck Tuesday night. Officials say the severe weather caused seven structures to collapse and displaced 75 families. Authorities say three people were taken to hospitals with minor…MORE

Texas State Football Player Shot and Killed, According to Police

Texas State Football Player Shot and Killed, According to Police

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Officials say Texas State defensive back Khambrail Winters has been fatally shot and two men have been arrested and charged in the killing. The San Marcos Police Department says officers responded to calls of shots fired at the Lodge Apartments in San Marcos on Tuesday evening after what witnesses described as…MORE