18-wheeler carrying toilet paper crashes in Dallas

A tractor-trailer loaded with toilet paper went up in flames early Wednesday morning near Dallas.

What's 'essential'? In U.S., it's golf, guns and weed

In the United States, golf courses, gun shops and marijuana dispensaries have all been put on lists of "essential" businesses that should not be closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic

All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.

"I felt like I was gonna die": Houston rapper Scarface of Geto Boys has COVID-19

"It started with pneumonia in both of my lungs," Houston rapper Scarface said. "Three or four days later my kidneys failed. Three or four days after that they tell me I can't move, I'm quarantined."

Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77

The Globetrotters said Fred "Curly" Neal died in his home outside of Houston on Thursday morning.

Houston rapper Slim Thug tests positive for COVID-19

Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.

Texas lieutenant governor says failing economy worse than the coronavirus

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised eyebrows with his suggestion that he country get back to work and ignore medical advice to stay home.

Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress

Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.

Tito's Handmade Vodka set to begin production on hand sanitizer

While Tito's Handmade Vodka is still advising people to not use its standard vodka product as hand sanitizer, the company says its distillery is set to begin production on making actual hand sanitizer that adheres to industry and government guidelines.

Dallas County places limit on toilet paper purchases; Hair & nail salons, barber shops ordered to close

The local disaster declaration for Dallas County has been amended to include the closure of more businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19. It also places a limit on the sale of toilet paper.

Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April

Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.

Mark Cuban offers to pay day care expenses for health care workers

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he and his team will do their part to help the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bible undamaged as engine fire engulfs truck in Texas: report

A Texas woman’s truck was engulfed in flames Sunday in Deer Park, but she credits some divine intervention – and a little help from the Deer Park Fire Department – for minimizing the damage preventing any injuries to herself and saving her Bible, a report said Monday.