Denton County locals who purchase the $25 State Fair of Texas combo deal through the Denton County Transportation Authority will get a free DCTA agency regional pass.
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We are so appreciative of our local transportation partners who jumped at the opportunity to provide transportation to our residents who need assistance in arriving at Texas Motor Speedway, Denton County Judge Andy Eads said in a written statement. This effort is part of our mission to ensure everyone across all four corners of the county has access to transportation in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
To schedule a ride, people should call Denton County Transportation Authority customer service at 940-243-0077 as soon they receive a text, email or phone notification of their vaccination appointment.
Shuttle trips must be coordinated and booked with DCTA before arriving at one of the two shuttle hubs. The hubs are the DCTA Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickory St. in Denton, and the Hebron Station, 952 Lakeside Circle in Lewisville.
COVID-19 updates: Teacher at Dallas County school died due to coronavirus, officials said
Officials say a total of 2,874 people in Dallas County have lost their lives to the coronavirus. Author: Jozelyn Escobedo (WFAA), Elizabeth Wiley Published: 1:20 PM CST February 23, 2021 Updated: 6:40 PM CST February 23, 2021
This story will be updated as new information becomes available on Feb. 23.
Dallas County officials reported 412 additional COVID-19 cases, including 112 probable cases from antigen testing, and 19 more deaths.
To date, more than 243,000 cases have been confirmed in Dallas County, and 2,874 people have died, officials said.
The death of a teacher at a school in Dallas County school from COVID-19 was confirmed this week, county officials said in a release.