GOVERNMENT
Elevated water levels at Grapevine Lake have closed some parks and trails. (Photo by Anna Herod/Community Impact Newspaper)
Grapevine discourages gatherings and Easter egg hunts this weekend
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
The city of Colleyville mailed out the first round of gift cards in March, seen on the left, and is conceptualizing what the second gift card will look like, which is seen on the right. (Courtesy city of Colleyville)
Colleyville to circulate second round of $35 gift cards
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
A sphere similar to this one will be the new piece of public art on Grapevine Main Street. (Courtesy city of Grapevine)
Public art to bring foot traffic to north Grapevine Main Street
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
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
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
Southlake Town Square sits mostly empty after executive orders close nonessential businesses. (Lexi Canivel/Community Impact Newspaper)
Latest in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake: Southlake resident dies from coronavirus as county deaths climb to nine
Following the recently implemented shelter-in-place order, many residents have questions on what they are are allowed to do during this time. (Courtesy Adobe Stock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Q&A: What the stay-at-home order means for Tarrant County residents
Local police departments are receiving more calls related to what activities are permissible under Tarrant County’s executive order to stay at home. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Q&A: Local police departments field calls concerning Tarrant County’s stay-at-home 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.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley issued a mandatory shelter-in-place order for Tarrant County citizens effective 11:59 p.m. March 24. (Screenshot courtesy Tarrant County)
BREAKING: Tarrant County issues stay-at-home order starting 11:59 p.m. March 24