Richardson ISD is slated to receive more than $46 million of the funding as part of the first allocation. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson ISD to receive nearly $70M in federal COVID-19 relief funding; Alex's Pizza and Pasta opens in Fort Worth and more news from Dallas-Fort Worth
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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD makes masks, close-contact quarantine optional starting June 1
As of April 28, Tarrant County has administered more than 1.13 million vaccine doses since Dec. 14, 2020. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Pop-up clinics, added language options to bolster vaccine outreach in Tarrant County
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Carroll ISD mask mandate to become optional starting summer 2021
From left: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustee Coley Canter; Grapevine-Colleyville ISD junior Lauren Abell; and Alexis Miller, a third-grade teacher in Lewisville ISD, were among the many speakers voicing their support for funds to be released to public schools. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
North Texas educators call on state leaders to release federal stimulus funds for public schools
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Texas providers authorized to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
In order for Tarrant County to reach herd immunity, 70% of the population would have to be vaccinated. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Tarrant County reports 17% of residents fully vaccinated
As part of President Joe Biden’s plan to reopen schools safely nationwide, the department’s National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option is being expanded beyond the summertime. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
USDA extends free school meals provision through 2021-22 school year
The program, which began this week in San Marcos, gives Amazon and Whole Foods employees and contractors direct access to COVID-19 vaccinations. (Courtesy Amazon)
Amazon begins rollout of statewide vaccination clinics for employees
Federal funding is set aside for public schools to address effects of the pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Why Texas has not yet distributed $18 billion in federal funds intended for public schools
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COVID-19 update: Tarrant County vaccine appointments canceled at last minute
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended health providers pause distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
State, federal health authorities recommend pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after 6 rare, severe blood clots
Here are the most recent coronavirus updates from Tarrant County. (Community Impact staff)
Health dept.: Tarrant County trending downward for COVID-19 cases
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order April 5 banning governments from issuing "vaccine passport" mandates that would require residents to show proof of vaccination in order to enter a public place or receive services. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
New order from Gov. Greg Abbott bans government-mandated 'vaccine passports' in Texas
The temporary waiver covering initial vehicle registration, vehicle registration renewal, vehicle titling, renewal of permanent disabled parking placards and 30-day temporary permits will end April 14. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Officials: No grace period to follow end of statewide waiver for vehicle title, registration requirements
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Tracking COVID-19: Tarrant County, local partners continue vaccine outreach
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Grapevine-Colleyville ISD relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor events and more
Board trustees David Almand and Eric Lannen listen to a presentation from the COVID-19 Task Force. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Carroll ISD task force will reevaluate COVID-19 protocols
The new tool will give Texans one place to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine through multiple health departments, including the eight DSHS public health regions—which provides public health services to nearly 200 Texas counties—as well as more than a dozen local health entities statewide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Department of State Health Services launches Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler