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Dallas County Updates Fair Park Vaccination Operations

Dallas County’s Fair Park vaccine operations is open and providing second doses to those who received their first vaccine doses at Fair Park. Arrivals should enter at Fair Park's Gate 8 and should plan to come around the same time they ...

State, FEMA Partner to Open Mass Community Vaccine Sites

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is establishing mass community vaccination sites in the DFW region and Houston. These federal pilot sites will be based at AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington; Fair...

In Need of Housing Assistance? Help is Available

Three housing assistance programs are being administered through Dallas County. County residents economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the spread of COVID-19 are invited to submit a prescreening application through the county to determine el...

DART: Face Masks Required on Public Transit

In response to the increased spread of the COVID-19 virus across the country, and in alignment with the executive order signed by President Biden and the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART...

Texas Launches COVID-19 Rental Relief Program

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has launched the Texas Rent Relief Program — the first statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households throughout Texas. Th...

Irving, Grand Prairie Mayors Introduce COVID-19 Vaccine Site

The new vaccination site at the Theatre at Grand Prairie opened last week. Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen and Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer visited the site and share more information on what residents can expect.

Vaccine availability is limited, and appointme...

Dallas County Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Hotline

Dallas County has hired a professional call center to assist the community with registering for the COVID-19 vaccine over the phone. For more information on vaccine registration and qualifications, visit DallasCountyCovid.org.

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Grant Applications Open for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Impacted by COVID

Governor Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) launched an online application for the Supplementary Special Education Services (SSES) program, which allows eligible families of children with significant cognitive disabilities and complex educational...

Dallas County: Stay Safe from COVID-19, Follow the Three W’s

Dallas County promotes the #NTXDoesItRight campaign, a countywide initiative to remind everyone to follow the three W’s to keep yourself, your family and your community safe from COVID-19.

• Wear a facemask when in public areas where socia...

Rental, Mortgage, and Homelessness Assistance

Are you a City of Irving resident in danger of eviction or foreclosure due to COVID-19? You may be eligible for assistance.

You must be able to provide the following information/documents to determine your eligibility for one of the City of Irving&rsqu...

State Launches Interactive Vaccine Provider Locations Map

The Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have partnered to provide an interactive Texas vaccine provider availability and locations map. Residents can locate providers across the state, as well as in ...

How to Care for Someone with COVID-19

Do you know someone who has COVID-19 or is showing symptoms of the virus? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tips for individuals caring for someone with COVID-19 in a home or nonhealthcare setting, as well as someone who tested posi...

Coronavirus Update: Prevent Getting Sick

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance to help the public prevent the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease, or d...

Dallas County Continues COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation for Group 1A

Dallas County continues to allocate COVID-19 vaccines for Group 1A, which administers vaccines to healthcare workers and first responders, as well as residents and staff in long-term care facilities, according to the county's Dec. 31 press releas...

Face Coverings: Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of cloth face coverings for every person over the age of 2 who is traveling into public spaces. Cloth face covers work as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from tr...

Free COVID-19 Testing Available in Irving

Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia talks about the new COVID-19 testing site in Irving in this new video from ICTN, as well as the procedures for getting a free test.

Ubicación De Prueba De COVID 19 Abierta En Irving

DART Offers Grocery Pickup, Delivery Service for Paratransit Customers

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) paratransit drivers can provide grocery pickup and delivery services for customers.

The agency’s drivers will pick up groceries from the store and deliver them directly to the customer for free. Paratransit riders must plac...

Texas Department of State Health Services Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

On Dec. 21, 2020 the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced Phase 1B that will provide a vaccine to high-risk individuals next in the distribution process for the state. This phase has been added to the agency's First Tier distribution...

Atmos Energy Offers Solutions for Paying Gas Bill

Atmos Energy reminds customers struggling to pay their monthly natural gas bill that payment options and financial assistance are available during the 2019 novel coronavirus disaster.

“To help those experiencing financial hardship, we have temporarily susp...