HOUSTON, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sept. 25 the allocation of over $171 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to help Texans at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction. The funding will be primarily used for targeted rental assistance. The Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Office of Court Administration, and the …

HOUSTON (KTRK) — It was 40 years ago on October 6th, 1980 that the Astros won the division in a one-game playoff with the LA Dodgers. The Astros turned to Joe Niekro and the knuckleballer delivered by beating the Dodgers 7-1 and winning his 20th game of the year. The game was shown here on. Here’s a clip of the …

Dallas County reported 400 more confirmed coronavirus cases Monday, all of which the county considers new. One new COVID-19 death also was reported. Labs either report coronavirus cases directly to the county health department or to the state health department, which then relays the information to individual counties. Of cases reported Monday, Dallas County health officials said 204 came from …

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting Texas counties to one mail ballot drop-off location has been challenged in court a third time. The lawsuit filed in Travis County court on Monday alleges that Abbott’s order exceeds his authority under the state’s constitution and would make it unreasonably difficult for eligible Texans to use ballot by mail. “The state of Texas should …

Carrollton police have arrested a man they say killed a woman last week as she arrived at work. Andrew Charles Beard, 33, of Rowlett turned himself in to authorities Monday morning after they obtained a warrant for his arrest on a murder charge. Police said Alyssa Burkett, 24, of Rockwall was shot and stabbed repeatedly about 9 a.m. Friday as she got …

WASHINGTON — Dallas-area megachurch Pastor Jack Graham has declined to follow medical guidelines despite being in close contact with people who have since tested positive for the coronavirus after a Sept. 26 Rose Garden ceremony, telling his congregation, “I am ridiculously healthy.” The 70-year-old leader of Prestonwood Baptist Church attended the ceremony at the White House where President Donald Trump …

BETHESDA, Md. — President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — …

WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump hamstrung by a bout with COVID-19, Joe Biden is eyeing opportunity in Texas and doing something no Democratic nominee has done in decades: making a serious push in the state. The former vice president hasn’t scheduled a visit so far. But he has quietly reserved $5.8 million for an advertising blitz through the final …

Fort Worth police are investigating after a child was killed during a carjacking outside a hospital Sunday, police said Monday. Fort Worth officers were called at 4 p.m. Sunday to the Texas Health Huguley Hospital in the 11800 block of South Freeway, in southern Fort Worth near Burleson, said police spokesman Jimmy Pollozani. He initially said officers were notified about …

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 …