DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas man was arrested Tuesday after a federal indictment accused him of applying fraudulently for $3 million from the federal coronavirus relief fund. Federal prosecutors say Fahad Shah, 44, of Murphy, was arrested on three counts of wire fraud, one count of making false statements to a bank and four…… MORE
Five Restaurants Closed Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
(WBAP/KLIF) — Although Texas has re-opened with safe social distancing guidelines, health officials note that Texans between the age of 25 and 44 are experiencing a spike in cases. That has affected five Tarrant county restaurants who have voluntarily shut down for sanitization after employees contracted the Coronavirus. According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram,…… MORE
Texas Has Over 120,000 COVID-19 Cases
(WBAP/KLIF) — As COVID-19 testing broadens to include those without symptoms, Texas cases are on the rise. The governor is concerned in the rise of statewide cases, especially in those 25 to 44 years of age. Texas has over 120,000 cases with almost 32,000 of those in the Metroplex. Dallas county reported 445 new cases…… MORE
U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Meets with Dallas Business Leaders, Highlights Economic Recovery
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia visits Dallas, where he joined the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion with local business leaders on safely reopening the economy. Later in the day, Secretary Scalia visited American Leather, where he met with both employees and company leadership about the nationwide economic recovery.…… MORE
Confederate Monument in Dallas Dismantled as Removal Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The oldest public monument in Dallas is being dismantled this week at the city’s Pioneer Park. The Confederate monument went up in 1896. It features a 60 foot-tall column with a Confederate figure on top and four figures on the ground surrounding it. Those figures were removed and prepared for storage on…… MORE
Governor Abbott Expands Local Authority on Outdoor Gatherings
AUSTIN – As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people. The Governor also directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to enact emergency rules that…… MORE
No Charges in NASCAR Noose Incident Involving Black Driver
(AP) – The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October. Federal authorities say no charges are planned. Wallace is the only Black driver at NASCAR’s top level. He successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues less…… MORE
Fort Worth Convention Center Undergoes Thorough Cleaning, New Procedures in Place in Preparation to Reopen
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- After serving as a temporary overflow homeless shelter for nearly 1,600 people during the last three months, The Fort Worth Convention Center is being heavily sanitized before resuming normal operations, planned for the end of July. “We have plenty of time to get ready,” said Fort Worth’s Public Events Director Michael Crum.…… MORE
Fauci says ‘It will be When not If’ for a COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) – The government’s top infectious disease expert has told a House committee he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Anthony Fauci also says he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year. He has returned to Capitol Hill…… MORE
FDA Warns Americans Nine Hand Sanitizer Brands May Contain Lethal Ingredient
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Consumers nationwide are being warned against using nine brands of hand sanitizer that may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, a substance that can be potentially lethal when absorbed through the skin or ingested. The Food and Drug Administration announced the warning at a time when hand sanitizers are in heavy demand…… MORE
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