GOVERNMENT
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
Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinded his order that urged residents to stay home except for travel related to essential activities and defined all business as essential.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
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
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
Here is the latest information on the coronavirus in Richardson. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Latest in Richardson: Richardson ISD to require parents to prove they have a student to pick up free meals
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
City Manager Dan Johnson spoke on the shelter in place order at the March 23 meeting. (Courtesy Citizen Information Television)
Residents react to Richardson's shelter in place order
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
Van Taylor was joined by Collin County Judge Chris Hill, state representatives Jeff Leach and Matt Shaheen and county public health officials at the March 24 coronavirus town hall. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Collin County representatives address stay-at-home order, update public on efforts to obtain more masks during telephone town hall
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.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill announced a stay at home order on March 24 to limit the spread of the coronavirus. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Collin County issues stay-at-home order, encourages businesses to remain open
Hospitals across the area are preparing for a possible increase in the number of cases of the new coronavirus. (Courtesy Medical City Plano)
North Texas hospital group points to possible 'surge' of coronavirus patients as it seeks more government steps
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said he would need to see a “recommendation from the medical community” that it is safe to lift the shelter in place order. (Screenshot courtesy FOX 4 News)
Dallas County judge says shelter in place could last 'months'