Unsheltered individuals in Plano are encouraged to take advantage of the temporary shelter at the the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the new coronavirus threat. (Adobe Stock)
Options remain limited for homeless seeking shelter in Plano, Collin County during coronavirus pandemic
Pharmacists at ReNue Pharmacy produced 40 gallons of hand sanitizer for first responders in Frisco and Plano. (Courtesy ReNue Pharmacy)
ReNue Pharmacy donates 40 gallons of hand sanitizer to first responders in Frisco and Plano
Census day is April 1. (Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau)
Dallas-Fort Worth area sees highest population increase in last decade of any metropolitan area
Texas Health and Human Services announced in a press release March 31 the statewide COVID-19 support line will be available seven days a week and toll free at 833-986-1919. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
‘It is important to recognize how our mental health can be affected by the pandemic': Statewide mental health support line established in light of COVID-19
The North Texas Collin County Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce donated 4,000 surgical masks and 101 N95 masks to Plano Fire-Rescue on March 31. Pictured here are Plano City Manager Mark Israelson, Plano Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Jeff Moberley, Plano Fire Chief Sam Greif, City Council Member Maria Tu and NTCCTCC members Charlie Chen, Fred Hwong, Andy Liu and Jimmy Lee. (Courtesy Plano Fire-Rescue)
Community steps up to provide medical gear, sanitation supplies for Plano's first responders
Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texans and issued an executive order regarding the state's response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during a March 31 afternoon press conference. (Screenshot via livestream)
'Now is the time to redouble our efforts': Abbott issues executive order for state on COVID-19 extending school closures, clarifying essential services
Judge Jill Willis of the 429th District Court on March 31 denied Derek V. Baker’s request for a temporary restraining order against McKinney's shelter-in-place ordinance. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Court decision leaves McKinney's shelter-in-place ordinance intact
MD Medical Group now has drive-thru COVID-19 testing facilities at seven Dallas-Fort Worth locations. (Courtesy MD Medical Group)
MD Medical Group opens COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites at 7 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth
Plano City Council met by videoconference March 30 and directed city staff to draft an ordinance that would further restrict business activity in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. (Courtesy city of Plano)
Plano to consider stay-at-home order that would close businesses deemed nonessential
Collin County Judge Chris Hill's order urges residents to stay home except for travel related to essential activities and defines all business as essential. (Courtesy Collin County)
Collin County commissioners extend shelter-in-place order, clarify city authority
This is a test kit for COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Courtesy National Institutes of Health)
Latest in Plano: Health officials report eight new coronavirus cases in Plano
The $2 trillion stimulus bill, known as the CARES Act, includes billions of dollars in assistance for small businesses and certain nonprofits. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Significance of $2T federal stimulus package for small businesses explained during Richardson chamber webinar
Texas Central plans to start construction of the Texas high-speed rail connecting Houston and Dallas by the end of 2020. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Coronavirus causes layoffs for Texas Central’s high-speed rail project
Two students whose mother works for Robertson Elementary School made signs to bring for the Frisco ISD car parade. (Courtesy Kyla Prusak)
See what measures DFW-area school districts are taking to deter coronavirus
Local restaurants like Fork and Fire are among those are facing new challenges amid coronavirus orders. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Restaurants in Plano share concerns, innovations amid coronavirus effects
Collin County Judge Chris Hill announced a stay-at-home order March 24 to limit the spread of the coronavirus. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)
UPDATED: How DFW entities are addressing shelter-in-place status
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks to reporters while walking to the House Chamber floor, ahead of a vote on a coronavirus relief bill on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 27. (Courtesy Reuters/Tom Brenner)
Texas Tribune: Many Texans in Congress scrambled to join vote as US House passes coronavirus spending bill
Children's Health is asking the public for assistance as it prepares for new coronavirus patients. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Children’s Health asks public for protective gear, monetary donations to combat coronavirus
While the agency is still tallying the number of unemployment insurance claims filed thus far in March, in the week prior to March 25, at least 150,000 claims had been filed. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Official: Increase in calls for statewide unemployment benefits is ‘almost vertical’