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Due to the coronavirus threats, several major events have ben postponed and even pro sports leagues have suspended or even canceled their remaining seasons.

Below is a running list:


National: Democratic debate moving to DC from Phoenix amid coronavirus concerns

Professional/College sports:

NBA confirmed suspended

MLB confirmed suspended

MLS confirmed suspended

NHL confirmed suspended

NCAA cancels "March Madness" basketball tournaments

Big 10, Big 12, SEC, AAC, Big 10, Sun Belt, Big East; Conference USA - all basketball conferences canceled

PGA will not allow fans at upcoming events in San Antonio, Austin

NASCAR to run next 2 weekend races without fans

Schools:

Alvarado ISD closed thru the end of the week

UNT cancels class thru March 23

UT-Austin extends spring break by 1 week.

UT-Arlington extends spring break by 1 week.

TCU extends spring break by 1 week/will conduct online classes

SMU is still in session; on spring break next week

Texas State University will extend the spring break for students by one week.

SMU will move students from classrooms to online instruction for the first two weeks following Spring Break, beginning Monday, March 23.  The University is requesting that as many students as is possible leave the residence halls during Spring Break and remain home until April 5.

SFA: all classes resume online only beginning on March. 18. 

Texas A&M Commerce: All classes have moved online until further notice. 

Local events canceled, venues closed:

Dallas St. Patrick's parade

Celebrate Southlake

All American conf. at Dickies starting today

Chris Stapleton/Willie Nelson at GLF

Michael Buble at Dickies Arena

Sundance Square

The Dallas Business Journal is postponing its 2020 40 Under 40 Awards event originally scheduled for Thursday, March 12. The new date will be announced once it is determined.

Dallas County is canceling all jury trials for the George Allen Civil Courthouse and for all Justice of the Peace (J.P.) Courts until April 13, 2020.  Dallas County citizens summoned to appear at the George Allen Courthouse or a J.P. Court prior to April 13 should not report nor call to reschedule their service.​

Mansfield Mayor David Cook has regretfully informed the Pickle Mansfield Society that their event scheduled for this weekend has been canceled.

"This cancellation of the St. Paddy's Pickle Parade & Palooza includes all public events planned for Friday and Saturday in Historic Downtown Mansfield, and is absolutely necessary to protect the safety and welfare of our citizens, our employees and the public at-large," said Mayor Cook.​

State of Texas:

City of Tyler cancels all public events from 3/16 until 3/30

UT-Austin cancels all events at Frank Erwin center

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