AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — While bars in much of Texas were allowed to reopen Wednesday, county judges in most of the state’s most populous counties are keeping taps closed. Gov. Greg Abbott delegated to the county leaders the option of allowing taprooms to reopen Wednesday with occupancy limited to 50% capacity. Taverns in most of the counties…… MORE
Coronavirus Risk Level Raised In Dallas County
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County has again raised the coronavirus threat level to Red, due to a rising number of positive cases in the county. Red is the highest risk level in the county. In a written statement, County Judge Clay Jenkins said, “it’s more important than ever we make good decisions.” County health officials…… MORE
Tarrant County Public Health Advising for Virtual Learning, School Districts Weigh in
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Public Health Director issues new guidance for Tarrant County schools. Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja said looking at the data, all of the county’s Covid-19 key indicators are trending up, including hospitalizations. “At this rate, schools should be preparing to make the switch to virtual learning,” said…… MORE
Bars in Tarrant, Denton and Collin County Open at 50% Capacity
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott gave county judges, in counties with a hospitalization rate of 15% or less, the ability to reopen bars to 50% capacity starting Wednesday. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said it was time to reopen from Coronavirus restrictions. Collin County and Denton County also decided they would let bars open…… MORE
First Lady: Barron Trump Positive for COVID, No Symptoms
WASHINGTON (AP) – Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has no symptoms. The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month. The first lady said Wednesday that subsequent testing showed Barron had also come down with COVID-19.…… MORE
Financial Company Adding Hundreds of Jobs in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Fidelity investments plans to hire 550 financial advisers, licensed representatives and customer service workers in Dallas-Fort Worth. The company says the jobs are needed due to increased trading activity and pandemic-related demand for financial services. The new hiring round comes only a few months after the company announced it would add some…… MORE
Barrett says She’d Keep Open Mind on Court
WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is presenting herself as a judge with deeply held personal and religious beliefs, but one who vows to keep an “open mind” on cases coming to the court. She faced a final round of questioning Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Republicans champion her conservative approach…… MORE
East Texans Rally Around Family of Pregnant New Boston Woman Killed In Murder For Baby Plot
NEW BOSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Family, friends and community members are rallying around an East Texas family whose loved one was killed in a gruesome murder-for-baby plot. New Boston Police said 22-year-old Reagan Hancock was killed and her baby was cut from her womb last Friday by someone she considered a to be a friend.…… MORE
Amber Alert for South Texas Teen Missing Since Tuesday
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for a missing South Texas. San Juan Police say that 17-year old Arranza Diaz Larraga was last seen Tuesday evening, and believe she is immediate danger. Police have not released any information about her abductor or who she may be with. She is described as approximately…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Tale of Two Campaigns
Both the President and Joe Biden are hitting the campaign trail hard with less than 3 weeks left before the election. Fox’s Jeff Monosso joined Dave & Amy to explain how each candidate is handling the stretch run.… MORE
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