CORONAVIRUS
Texas attorney general follows through on threat to sue Richardson ISD
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Sept. 10 that he has filed lawsuits against Richardson [...]
RISD moves to monitor schools based on 15% absence threshold
Richardson ISD is enacting a new threshold to determine next steps for campuses with COVID-19 [...]
The Villages of Lake Highlands announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff
All staff at The Villages of Lake Highlands must be vaccinated by Oct. 1. [...]
As a small business ourselves, the Advocate knows that neighborhood small businesses are hurting. We’re helping for the duration of the crisis by building a directory and hosting ads for businesses that need help the most.
Casita Tex Mex receiving $10,000 donation as part of new Texas assistance fund
Casita Tex Mex is one of five businesses across the [...]
Richardson ISD to continue requiring masks based on new Travis County court decision
Richardson ISD will continue to require masks for the first [...]
Dallas ISD will continue requiring masks, following Texas Supreme Court’s blocking mandate in Dallas County
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa. Photo by Renee Umsted. [...]
New mask order for Dallas County impacts all indoor activities for schools, businesses
A new mask order for Dallas County goes into [...]
Richardson ISD offering virtual classroom option for students through grade 6
This story has been updated to include information on the [...]
Lake Highlands Alamo Drafthouse now slated for August reopening
Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands expects to open Aug. 13. [...]
RISD offering free vaccines to students and staff Aug. 5
Richardson ISD students and staff have another opportunity to get [...]
Dallas County passes halfway point for COVID-19 vaccinations age 12 and up
Chances are when you're out and about, getting groceries and [...]
Dallas County reaches 64% herd immunity, some neighborhoods reach as high as 80%
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Dallas Public Libraries reopen next week: Here’s what you need to know
In-person services are still limited, but cardholders can go into libraries for "grab-and-go" browsing and self-checkout.
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Tuesday morning, there are six active coronavirus cases [...]
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Tuesday morning, there are 10 active coronavirus cases [...]
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Tuesday afternoon, there are seven active coronavirus cases [...]
Dallas Mayor, Uber are offering free rides to an upcoming COVID vaccine event
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Uber are collaborating to provide [...]
Couple recovers from COVID just in time for dream wedding at the Arboretum
Donna and Nesbit Johnson have been married 49 years, but [...]
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Tuesday afternoon, there are four active coronavirus cases [...]
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Tuesday morning, there are 11 active coronavirus cases [...]
Support Monrovia Lounge’s rebuilding efforts following the pandemic, winter storm
Princess Wreh is Monrovia Lounge's chef. Photo courtesy Monrovia [...]
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Monday morning, there are six active coronavirus cases [...]
Dallas Park and Recreation to offer COVID vaccine registration for Lake Highlands ZIP codes
Dallas Park and Recreation and Dallas County are collaborating to [...]
Find out which Dallas businesses still require masks using this city map, database
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is asking businesses to fill out [...]
Coronavirus Tracker: Active, total cases in RISD’s Lake Highlands feeder pattern
As of Tuesday morning, there are five active coronavirus cases [...]
So you’re vaccinated. Now what?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines [...]
Pandemic on the porch: How Tami and Tom weathered COVID while their home was being built
Photo by April Barnes. Tami Cannizzaro and [...]
Pandemic on the porch: How the Ragsdales made it through quarantine with three kids, two dogs and two cats
Photo by April Barnes. To keep her [...]