A man is accused of capital murder following a shooting late on the Fourth of July outside a car wash in Fort Worth that claimed the lives of two young girls and one adult man, with three others wounded. Fort Worth police responded to the Crystal Clean Car Wash on W. Cleburne Road around 11:40 p.m. where they found an …

Dry and warm weather will continue through much of the day with breezy south winds. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a low chance for late day showers. Temperatures will be slightly cooler today thanks to more clouds, but it will still be mild for late March with highs in the lower 80s. A weak cold front will …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, he said Friday on Twitter. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus,” the 55-year-old Johnson said on Twitter. Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am …

AUSTIN — A coalition of abortion providers and advocates have filed a lawsuit against Texas after a governor’s order is being used to halt most abortions for the next month because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday warned abortion providers could face fines of up to $1,000 or 180 days in jail for …

The coronavirus pandemic is present in McKinney, with multiple residents testing positive for the virus and government officials acting to arrest its spread. Here’s how the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is affecting life in McKinney. PUBLIC HEALTH What you need to know about coronavirus BY WIRE SERVICES AND TOM STEELE City/county updates Collin County announced strict regulations Tuesday but did not …

With the Denton State Supported Living Center’s coronavirus cases climbing to seven Wednesday, officials fear further spread there could overrun the county’s medical facilities. Local leaders at the city, county and state levels have “implored” Gov. Greg Abbott to create a temporary hospital to combat the virus at the home for more than 400 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The …

Richardson declared a local state of disaster last week to help contain and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. “We are taking steps to ensure we continue to responsibly approach this situation in a way that is consistent with the CDC, North Texas region and neighboring cities,” Mayor Paul Voelker said. “The parameters of these safety precautions follow the advice …

Dr. Cynthia Simmons, Arlington medical director, told the city council Tuesday that as the resources grow, Arlington will likely see more COVID-19 cases. “I expect we’ll see an increase in numbers this next week as a result of testing,” Simmons said. “There is still a significant delay in testing in a lot of places with a five- to six-day turnaround …

The Mesquite Animal Shelter is closed, along with most other civic facilities, as Dallas County observes shelter-in-place restrictions designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean residents who have been considering adopting a pet are out of luck if they want to scout potential options. The shelter is offering virtual meetings with animals through video beginning Wednesday. …

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: What is the new virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, or new, coronavirus. The name comes from the Latin word for crowns or halos, which coronaviruses resemble …

The City of Plano declared a local state of disaster for a public health emergency Monday after advising residents to use “wisdom and extreme caution” as the coronavirus continues to spread across North Texas. The city is activating the Emergency Operations Center and will operate during normal business hours. “This is an important declaration for a serious and changing situation,” Mark Israelson, …