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:
NCAA cancels "March Madness" basketball tournaments
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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