GOVERNMENT
The Texas Workforce Commission's phone and online systems have been overwhelmed as measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus continue to have a crippling effect on the economy. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
More Texans have filed for unemployment in past three weeks than in all of 2019
Texas Central claims the $12 billion construction process would be privately funded, and the train would transport 6 million annual riders by 2029. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
State legislators request federal officials halt activity on Texas Central's high-speed rail project
Area chief appraisers struggle to meet tax calendar deadlines under stay-at-home orders
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus's effects on the state economy
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins attempted April 5 to quash any confusion surrounding the county's position on use of the Dallas convention center as a popup coronavirus hospital. (Screenshot courtesy FOX 4 News)
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins addresses letter from Abbott's office threatening to relocate popup COVID hospital
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced April 2 new provisions within the shelter-in-place order meant to stem the rapid increase of coronavirus cases. (Screenshot courtesy FOX 4 News)
Dallas County judge clarifies shelter-in-place order, condemns businesses that violate it
Collin, Denton, Dallas and Tarrant counties have a higher response rate than the state of Texas as of Mach 31. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Census responses ahead of U.S. in Dallas-Fort Worth, growth highest in nation
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins presented possible coronavirus case trends at a March 22 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy WFAA-TV)
Dallas County judge asks feds for more tests, more funds for drive-thru test sites
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
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
Irving's wastewater system is being overloaded with non-flushable materials. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Dozens of sewage backups reported in Irving after improper disposal of non-flushable products
Here is what local governments are doing to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Latest in Coppell, Valley Ranch, Las Colinas: Drive to help North Texas Food Bank, whose demand is 'at an all-time high'
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins speaks at a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic. (Screenshot courtesy FOX 4 News)
Dallas County reports its 10th COVID-19 death, emergence of clustering in senior communities
Dallas County issued a stay at home order March 23. (Photo courtesy Joseph Haubert)
FAQ: Dallas County answers questions about Stay Home Stay Safe order
The stringency of various government orders amid the coronavirus pandemic determines which restrictions apply to North Texas residents. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Which stay-at-home orders apply to North Texans? It depends on how strict governments are, legal expert says.