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
Denton County ESD 1 President Jim Carter is flanked by members of the ESD while he presents at a podium.
Denton County homebound vaccinations underway
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Texas providers authorized to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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
Denton County has been hosting mega vaccination clinics at Texas Motor Speedway. (Sandra Sadek/Community Impact Newspaper)
Denton County COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward
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
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$21M in rental assistance available in Denton County through Eviction Diversion Program
Here are the most recent coronavirus updates from Denton County. (Community Impact staff)
Denton County surpasses 250,000 vaccine doses
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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New COVID-19 cases declining as Denton County administers 200,000th vaccine dose at mega site
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
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Texas to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults March 29
Denton County opened its COVID-19 vaccine waitlist to all adults March 23 as it continued to administer shots at a drive-thru clinic at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. (Courtesy Texas Motor Speedway)
Denton County opens COVID-19 vaccine waitlist to ages 16 and older
The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on in-person instruction for K-12 grade schools on March 19. (Courtesy Pexels)
CDC loosens guidelines on social distancing in schools
Jim Verfurth, owner of Shoal Creek Tavern in Flower Mound, said he hopes for better times after a difficult year for the business community. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Businesses’ pandemic woes compounded by winter storm throughout Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village
Rice Stadium Vaccine Site
Texas vaccine rollout: After 90 days, over 2.9 million fully inoculated