HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Warm, humid air is keeping our temperatures a good 10 degrees above average. That means we can expect highs near 90 today. Isolated showers will pop up as a little extra moisture rolls in from the Gulf. On Friday we’ll be tracking a cool front moving through the state. Houston should remain on the warm side …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD welcomed students back into the classroom Monday, but 16 schools had to close due to COVID-19. Hundreds of kids are back to virtual learning at a time when cyberbullying is happening more and more. It’s no secret online attacks happen through social media on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter. But safe school advocates are …

Navigating coronavirus guidelines has become more straightforward in McKinney. The McKinney City Council unanimously voted at a special meeting on Tuesday to repeal its local ordinance related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 but acknowledged the continued authority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide executive order. Mayor George Fuller passed an ordinance requiring businesses to mandate face coverings before Abbott made …

There’s been a record number of home sales in North Texas in the last month, with houses flying off the market in September. The News’ Steve Brown reported that, in September, the percentage of North Texas home sales has increased by 27% since the same month last year. Brown reported that statistics indicate there could be a similar pattern in October. With houses …

Dallas County reported 523 more confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, all but one of which the county considers new. Two new COVID-19 deaths were also 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 Wednesday, Dallas County health officials said 273 …

NASHVILLE — So often, the run-up to a presidential debate is marked by jostling to set expectations. But after the Cleveland spectacle three weeks ago, expectations are pretty well cemented for Thursday night’s final showdown between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Pundits are already brainstorming what they’ll call it. Odds are long that it will be …

The Dallas City Council got its first look at the updated master plan for Fair Park ahead of a vote scheduled for next week. The rendering for the 277-acre park in South Dallas — most of which is currently concrete — features an infusion of green space and a 14-acre Community Park designed with a vibe akin to Uptown’s Klyde Warren Park. …

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 …

Texas public school students with severe cognitive disabilities could receive up to $1,500 for tutoring, therapy, and other support services to address any learning disruptions suffered during the coronavirus pandemic. The Texas Education Agency and Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of the $30 million effort — the Supplementary Special Education Services program — on Wednesday. Students would qualify for …

We have another dry, warm and mostly sunny day ahead with highs in the 80s. Enjoy it. The next cold front will arrive before noon on Friday, bringing gusty north winds, a chance of showers, and falling temperatures during the afternoon. The weekend will be dry, with cool weather on Saturday and a brief return to warmer weather on Sunday. …