Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order regarding the state's response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic during a March 31 afternoon press conference. (Screenshot via livestream)
Plano nixes stay-at-home policy discussion in light of Texas governor's guidelines on essential activities
Texas Tribune: Some local elections in Texas moving ahead despite coronavirus spread
Lake Travis Fire Rescue is one of hundreds of emergency service districts serving millions of Texas residents across the state. Firefighters, EMTs and medical professionals said they are concerned about the availability of personal protective equipment as the coronavirus public health crisis continues. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
First responders, medical professionals across Texas worry about inadequate personal protective equipment supplies
Owner of Asian Mint Nikky Phinyawatana saw an opportunity to support at-home cooking endeavors by launching the Chef Mint from Home program. (Courtesy Asian Mint)
ROUNDUP: DFW businesses provide adjusted services to community, support each other during coronavirus
Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinded his order that urged residents to stay home except for travel related to essential activities and defined all business as essential. (Courtesy Collin County)
Collin County judge rescinds order defining all business as essential after governor issues statewide guidelines
The city of Plano has placed signs at its various parks communicating social distancing guidelines. (Courtesy city of Plano)
In effort to keep Plano parks open, city to monitor visitors ignoring social distancing rules
J.C. Penney announced March 31 that many of its employees would be furloughed in a series of cost-saving efforts. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plano-based JCPenney furloughs more than half of hourly workforce, some corporate office employees
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
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