Tulsa, OK (WBAP/KLIF) – Activist preacher and TV host, Reverend Al Sharpton was in Tulsa, Oklahoma during Juneteenth weekend where he met this young lady who had apparently decided to research him after seeing during the funeral of George Floyd. Sharpton wrote: “This young lady named Whitley Schroeder asked her mom who is a reporter…… MORE
UTSW Model Predicts 20% Surge in DFW COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations in the Next Two Weeks
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A model put together by UT Southwestern Medical center predicts a 20% spike in COVID-19 related hospitalizations in DFW in the next two weeks. The data also shows an increase of younger patients, between 21-40 years old, testing positive for COVID-19 and being hospitalized. Infectious disease experts from UTSW are urging people to practice social distancing…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Announces Increased Enforcement, Urges Mask Wearing to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)-Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on Texas’ continued response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed several steps the state is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus in recent weeks, including increasing enforcement of health and safety regulations, rapidly increasing testing in hot spots, and working with hospitals throughout the state to ensure they…… MORE
Johnson County Surpasses 300 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Johnson County has had more than 300 confirmed coronavirus cases according information provided by Texas Health and Human Services. The majority of those cases are from unincorporated parts of the area (125), followed by the cities of Cleburne (69) and Burleson (58). Monday, Johnson County added 30 confirmed cases. Of the 310…… MORE
H-E-B Voluntarily Recalling Hill Country Juice Drinks Over Possible Milk Allergen
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B is voluntarily recalling gallon sizes of Hill Country Fare Pink Lemonade, Citrus Punch, Fruit Drink and Grape Drink for the potential presence of a milk allergen. Milk allergies affect millions of Americans and the company said those who have…… MORE
COVID-19, Noose at Nascar, Confederate Monuments, & Masks at AMC Theaters
00:45 Hot Topics with Dave Williams & Clayton Neville (COVID-19, Noose at Nascar & Confederate Monuments) 07:58 Nations largest movie theater chain AMC is trending on Twitter under #boycottamc. Dave talks to Jim Roope about why…… MORE
State Regulators Yank Permits From 3 North Texas Bars During ‘Operation Safe Open’
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Several North Texas bars saw their permits temporarily suspended over the weekend for allegedly violating COVID-19 reopening requirements. The businesses include, Marty’s Live and Harris’ House of Heroes in Dallas and The New PR’s in Fort Worth which were issued emergency orders for a 30-day suspension. During what’s been dubbed ‘Operation Safe…… MORE
Texas high schools push ahead for fall football amid pandemic
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — High schools across the country are trying to figure out how and when students might return to classrooms this fall. Many are also making sure their star quarterbacks and other athletes will be in shape when they do. While states have been easing the economic and social lockdowns prompted by the…… MORE
Noose Found Hanging in Garage Stall of NASCAR’S Lone Black Elite Cup Series Driver
TALLADEGA, AL – NASCAR says a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace on Sunday at the NASCAR race in Talladega, Alabama. Wallace is the only full-time Black driver in NASCAR’s lite Cup Series. Two weeks ago, he successfully pushed for NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and properties.…… MORE
Tarrant County Reports Record Breaking Single-Day COVID-19 Case Numbers
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- COVID-19 cases number continues to increase throughout north Texas. Tarrant County health officials reported a new single-day record for all of north Texas with 444 new cases. This brings the county’s total to 8,955 cases with 208 deaths and 4,160 recoveries. Denton county reports 50 new confirmed cases of the virus bringing the county…… MORE
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