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Get live updates throughout the day on how COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, is affecting North Texas. 

The coronavirus pandemic continues to surge in North Texas. “Today we have our highest number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County," said Judge Clay Jenkins. "This weekend for the first time, our weekend reporting numbers went up.

As the Texas economy reopens and restrictions are lifted, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Dallas County is increasing. The COVID-19 forecasting model predicts a steady rise in Dallas County cases past the end of June.

As Texas moves forward with a new phase of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan for reopening businesses, the daily number of confirmed coronavirus casesand hospitalizations is on a steady, upward trend. 

The city of Dallas' request to immediately remove the Confederate War Memorial from Pioneer Park has been granted by the 5th Court of Appeals. But just when that will happen is unknown.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third phase Texas’ reopening plan Wednesday. Effective immediately, almost all businesses in the state can operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions. Plus, Dallas County saw a week of record high daily new COVID-19 cases.

Ahead of the July 14 runoff election, Democrats MJ Hegar and Texas State Sen. Royce West debated in Austin Saturday evening.

Listen to KERA News Monday at 7 p.m. for a two-hour, national conversation about racism and the election.

Several North Texas community and religious leaders gathered Saturday for a virtual conversation in light of protests across the country following the killings of black Americans by police officers.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he believes Texas schools will be ready to repoen in August. But in this era of COVID-19, education leaders are already worried state funding for education may fall, after drastic drops in revenue.

Thunderstorms across North Texas are expected to build into a near-continuous line of storms, producing flooding, hail and damaging wind gusts, especially west of Interstate 35.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced his next wave of reopenings designed to restart the Texas economy during the coronavirus pandemic, saying child care facilities can reopen immediately, bars can open Friday with limited capacity and sporting events can return without fans at the end of the month.

Tarrant County reported a large jump in new COVID-19 cases at the beginning of the week. Officials confirmed that 423 of those cases were among male inmates at the Federal Medical Center Fort Worth.

Tarrant County reported 485 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. Officials have confirmed that 423 of those cases are among male inmates at the Federal Medical Center Fort Worth.

Big parts of North Texas got a show today. And to see it, all you had to do was look up.

Per Gov. Greg Abbott's plan retailers and restaurants began reopening Friday, May 1.

Most state parks reopened Monday — but with changes. Day trips only, no overnight camping is allowed. You also can't pay fees at the parks. All reservations have to be made in advance and purchased online.

Dallas County’s stay-at-home order has been extended until May 15.

Dallas County Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday. Judge Clay Jenkins and commissioners Theresa Daniel and Elba Garcia voted in favor. Commissioners J.J. Koch and John Wiley Price voted against.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued a series of Executive Orders to gradually reopen the state’s economy. 

The first of his orders creates the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas, which will include officials and medical professionals who will provide recommendations to Abbott. 

This week, Dallas ISD announced it's unlikely schools will reopen this spring, and Texas State Troopers began screening travelers from Louisiana. 

This week, Dallas and Tarrant Counties extended their Stay-At-Home emergency orders through April 30. Here's a timeline of how the coronarvirus has been affecting North Texas this week.

KERA, the public media service for North Texas, has revamped its weekday television schedule to serve pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students who are learning at home during the COVID-19 crisis.