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Dallas County moved its COVID-19 risk level to red. What does that mean if you’re fully vaccinated?


August 5, 2021

Health officials moved Dallas County’s COVID-19 threat level up to red — representing the most-severe level of risk of contracting the coronavirus — on Tuesday in response to a “frightening trajectory” of cases largely due to the more-transmissible delta variant. The color-coded system created by local health officials last May is meant to guide Dallas County residents on the types of precautions …

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Spotty storms and a warm up


August 5, 2021

wea Temperatures will remain below normal in North Texas Thursday, but are relatively comfortable by early August standards. Highs will be in the low 90s with only a moderate amount of humidity. There will be a chance of isolated storms Thursday afternoon. A warming trend will send afternoon temperatures into the upper 90s this weekend. In addition, oppressive heat will …

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As end of special legislative session nears, tensions rise over two Texas Dems reportedly in Europe


August 5, 2021

WASHINGTON — The two Texas Democrats purportedly in Portugal on vacation after breaking quorum and flying to Washington in July with the rest of the House Democratic Caucus are facing mounting criticism before the end of Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session at midnight Friday, Aug. 6. Caucus leadership has remained tight-lipped for the most part. When asked to respond Wednesday, …

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State officials warn that COVID hospitalizations in Texas are rising more steeply than ever before


August 5, 2021

AUSTIN — State health officials are urging Texans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid an “alarming” surge of the virus driven by the highly contagious delta variant. Hospitalizations are rising at the fastest rate since the pandemic began, state epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Shuford said Wednesday. They’re spiking among all age groups, including children. Most patients are not vaccinated. “It is …

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7-year-old shot in the eye in SW Houston, police say


August 5, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 7-year-old girl in southwest Houston. The incident happened Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. in the 7700 block of West Bellfort. Officials responded to a parking lot at the scene, where they found the girl had been struck in the eye with an unknown object. The 7-year-old was taken to …

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Houston’s post-pandemic economy slowly creeping back, new study says


August 5, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — While COVID-19 cases are alarmingly surging in Texas, here in Houston, businesses are slowly returning to a new normal (for now). So, just how well is the Bayou City recovering economically from the pandemic, compared to other big-city counterparts around the United States and in Texas? So-so, according to a revealing new report. A new list, published July 29 …

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Outbound Southwest Fwy reopens after gas line rupture fixed


August 5, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Several outbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway are expected to reopen earlier than the five hours that officials feared as crews were able to stop a gas leak. Houston Fire Department said the southbound feeder road at Shepherd will remain closed for repairs in the wake of the leak that first emerged Wednesday morning. Just before …

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