Health & Fitness

Texas Officials Trying For Last-Minute Vaccine Push As Students Return To School

"I look forward to seeing all my friends, but also being careful at the same time," said Olivia Wolston, a 12-year-old in Grand Prairie.

August 9, 2021

Thousands of families across North Texas are gearing up to send their kids back to school this week as COVID-19 cases surge.

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Students will start a new school year plagued by old worries.

“I most look forward to seeing all my friends, but also being careful at the same time,” said Olivia Wolston, a 12-year-old in Grand Prairie. “It will be interesting.”

Find out what's happening in Dallasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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