/tags/clay-jenkins Clay Jenkins en-US Copyright Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:57:17 GMT /health-wellness/2024-03-05/covid-flu-rsv-dallas-county-tx Flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases have been decreasing in Dallas County since mid-January, but county officials encourage people to stay up-to-date on vaccines. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:57:17 GMT /health-wellness/2024-03-05/covid-flu-rsv-dallas-county-tx Elena Rivera /news/2022-10-12/dallas-county-judge-clay-jenkins-denies-he-wore-blackface-in-1983-college-trespass Jenkins, one of the state’s most prominent Democrats, says he painted his face in camouflage when he and some friends stormed female classmates’ apartment at Baylor University in 1983. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:30:00 GMT /news/2022-10-12/dallas-county-judge-clay-jenkins-denies-he-wore-blackface-in-1983-college-trespass Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /politics/2022-02-24/how-the-pandemic-proved-the-importance-of-the-texas-county-judge The often-misunderstood position of the Texas county judge (they don’t always wear robes and dispense justice) has reached a higher profile, as judges deal with a public health crisis and its political repercussions. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-02-24/how-the-pandemic-proved-the-importance-of-the-texas-county-judge Miranda Suarez /news/2021-10-27/dallas-county-agrees-to-2-3-million-to-help-fight-opioid-epidemic The Dallas County Commissioners Court agreed on a $2.3 million settlement to combat the opioid epidemic. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT /news/2021-10-27/dallas-county-agrees-to-2-3-million-to-help-fight-opioid-epidemic Haya Panjwani | KUT /health-wellness/2021-09-03/more-north-texas-kids-are-testing-positive-for-covid-whats-going-on Children under 12 aren’t eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine yet, but many are back in school in person. That and other factors has contributed to a sharp rise in case numbers among kids in the region and the state. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2021-09-03/more-north-texas-kids-are-testing-positive-for-covid-whats-going-on Elena Rivera /news/2021-08-23/county-court-will-decide-whether-judge-jenkins-mask-mandate-will-remain-in-place The court sided with Jenkins, ruling that he can continue the emergency order for Dallas County on masking. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:38:02 GMT /news/2021-08-23/county-court-will-decide-whether-judge-jenkins-mask-mandate-will-remain-in-place Elena Rivera /texas-news/2021-08-13/as-covid-cases-surge-again-in-texas-state-local-leaders-locked-in-battle-over-masks Fighting among Texas officials over mask mandates has created muddled messaging, as the highly contagious delta variant is sending people to the hospital in numbers that rival the worst months of the pandemic. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:04:59 GMT /texas-news/2021-08-13/as-covid-cases-surge-again-in-texas-state-local-leaders-locked-in-battle-over-masks Christopher Connelly ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº & Andrew Schneider | Houston Public Media /government/2021-08-11/dallas-countys-indoor-mask-mandate-starts-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has signed a new executive order mandating face masks in many buildings and businesses. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:13:43 GMT /government/2021-08-11/dallas-countys-indoor-mask-mandate-starts-tonight-heres-what-you-need-to-know Alejandra Martinez /news/2021-08-10/dallas-county-judge-clay-jenkins-challenges-gov-abbotts-mask-ban Jenkins asked a judge to block Abbott from enforcing his executive order that prohibits local governments from requiring masks. Jenkins also wants to confirm he has the authority to take steps to respond to the pandemic, including requiring face coverings. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:35:30 GMT /news/2021-08-10/dallas-county-judge-clay-jenkins-challenges-gov-abbotts-mask-ban Elena Rivera, Domini Davis, Sam Baker /texas-news/2021-03-03/texans-react-to-gov-abbotts-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions City leaders, business owners, school districts, teachers and parents respond to Gov. Abbott's lifting of the statewide mask mandate and business capacity limits. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:17:59 GMT /texas-news/2021-03-03/texans-react-to-gov-abbotts-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions Rachel Osier Lindley