Dallas County reported 597 more coronavirus cases Tuesday, all but one of which the county considers new. No new COVID-19 deaths were 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 Tuesday, Dallas County health officials said 263 came from …

Plano’s coronavirus case numbers include 4,161 confirmed cases and 26 deaths, according to the most recent data available. Reporters at The Dallas Morning News are looking to talk with people who have had COVID-19 about how they’ve recovered — or if their symptoms still linger. If you’re willing to speak with a reporter about your experience, fill out the form at the …

AUSTIN — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting counties to one mail ballot drop-off site each. The court’s decision dissolved a temporary restraining order that a lower court had imposed on state officials and that an appeals court had upheld Friday. In a unanimous decision, the all-Republican Supreme Court, said Abbott’s Oct. 1 order was within …

AUSTIN — In about half of the 25 most competitive races for the Texas House, Republicans raised at least $1 million each in the past month, erasing the surprise money advantage Democrats enjoyed earlier, reports to the Texas Ethics Commission showed on Tuesday. While two Democrats also took in seven-figure amounts in the latest reporting period, including Brandy K. Chambers …

AUSTIN — In the final reporting period before Election Day, disgraced Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen spent $390,000 through his political action committee to help 12 Republican candidates in competitive races. That sum is by far the largest expenditure by his political action committee, Texas Leads, and includes contributions to six Republican House incumbents, state Sen. Pete Flores of Pleasanton …

When the State Fair of Texas comes around in the fall, its namesake park in South Dallas comes to life. Football fans and concert goers fill the Cotton Bowl and Dos Equis Pavilion. When Fletcher’s corny dogs aren’t in season, with the exception of a few museum lovers and avid power walkers, Fair Park remains quiet the rest of the …

Liquor licenses have been temporarily revoked at four restaurant-bars in Dallas after Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) agents say COVID-19 protocols were not followed. High Fives, XOXO Dining Room, Shuck N Jive and Alamo Club cannot sell alcohol for 30 days, according to the emergency suspension orders. The orders do not require the establishments to close temporarily, says TABC spokesman …

We’re starting to see an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Houston. The positivity rate was 6.5% on Monday, up from 5% just weeks ago. One way we know that the virus spreads is through gatherings. With the holidays right around the corner, that’s a concern. Holiday celebrations could look a lot different this year. Dr. James McDeavitt, the Dean of Clinical …

The Texas Army National Guard said Monday that up to 1,000 troops could be dispatched to cities across the state ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Brandon Jones, a spokesperson for the Guard, said the deployment is not related to the election and troops would not be stationed at polling places. He said it was a continuation of peacekeeping efforts …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us, but one Houston woman is still looking for a way to give back. Lauren Laborde,a mother of two, is mowing lawns for seniors and veterans who need a little extra help. Laborde is servicing the Spring Branch and Briar Forest neighborhoods on weekdays and some weekends. …