There are currently six potential COVID-19 vaccine candidates, according to Denton County Public Health Director Matt Richardson. Of those six, five will require the patient to take two doses. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Denton County COVID-19 active cases on the rise; officials prepare for vaccine distribution
In Denton County, there have been 743 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed by molecular test in the seven reporting days ending Oct. 16. (Community Impact staff)
Tracking COVID-19: Denton County cases trend upward again as officials report antigen test results
Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed 655 new coronavirus cases in the county in the past 24 hours. (Community Impact staff)
COVID-19 positivity rate in Tarrant County remains higher than state average
The new center will house more than 21,000 square feet of usable space, officials said. (Rendering courtesy city of Keller)
Groundbreaking inches closer on new Keller Senior Activities Center
Denton County Judge Andy Eads will allow bars to reopen, per Gov. Greg Abbott's order. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
'We fully support their reopening': Denton County judge allows bars to operate once again at half capacity
Gov. Greg Abbott's Oct. 1 order for one absentee ballot collection location per Texas county is again in effect after a temporary stay issued by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (Screenshot of April 17 press conference)
THE LATEST: Texas counties allowed only 1 drop-off location for absentee ballots after court of appeals grants temporary stay
Members of FWSSR executive committee voted Oct. 6 to cancel next year’s show after consulting with infectious disease experts and public health professionals. (Courtesy)
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo canceled due to COVID-19
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced Oct. 12 that bars can reopen at 50% capacity. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Tarrant County bars can reopen, judge says
Dates for a free, drive-thru COVID-19 saliva testing site operating in the parking lot of Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco were recently extended by the state. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Dates added to free COVID-19 testing site in Frisco
Round two of applications for Tarrant County's Small Business Assistance Grant opens Oct. 12. (Courtesy Pexel)
Tarrant County Commissioners Court approves second round of grants for small businesses
Local governments and health organizations are preparing for the spread of the flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Combating flu season in Tarrant County
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Q&A: Texas' Veterans of Foreign Wars discusses statewide struggles amid closures due to coronavirus pandemic
Here is what you need to know today about the coronavirus in Northeast Tarrant County. (Community Impact staff)
DATA: COVID-19 positivity rate in Tarrant County higher than state average
When the pandemic struck, the real estate industry had to find ways to buy and sell homes virtually. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Market data: Homes for sale decrease year over year in Keller, Roanoke, north Fort Worth
Cy-Fair ISD is one of many school districts that experienced a slight enrollment decrease at the start of the 2020-21 school year. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Texas Education Agency promises funding for school districts offering in-person instruction through first half of 2020-21 regardless of enrollment