DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas plans to reopen its nearly 30 schools this fall, assuming Governor Abbott lifts current coronavirus restrictions. “We believe that based on the CDC guidelines and the things that TEA and the Governor are putting out, we will be able to safely reopen in the fall in person,”…… MORE
Urgent Need for Blood Donations Says American Red Cross
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) — The American Red Cross is asking for for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown 30 percent after sharply declining in early April amid…… MORE
Dallas Based Tuesday Morning Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Tuesday Morning filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Wednesday. The company says ultimately, this process will provide Tuesday Morning with an opportunity to continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge as a stronger company…… MORE
Baylor Scott & White to Lay Off 1200 Employees, Furlough Others Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas is having to downsize due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baylor Scott & White Health announced Tuesday its laying off 1200 employees in addition to furloughs and pay cuts for the remaining staff. In a statement, the healthcare system said the move is in…… MORE
Protesters Rally Outside Wylie City Hall, Calling for the Mayor’s Resignation After Controversial Email
WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Protesters gathered outside Wylie City Hall ahead of Tuesday nights City Council Meeting, calling for Mayor Eric Hogue to resign. This comes after a controversial email that was released from Eric Hogue to a council member last week. The email states Hogue prefers males to lead the prayer before the meeting because of…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Twitter Has Gone Too Far, Back to Outer Space, and Oil is Booming Again!
0:29 — President Trump got flagged on Twitter for potential “misinformation,” and he’s not happy. Amy & Scott talk about it in today’s KLIFnotes, along with what else in Texas is reopening this week, a new form of Stimulus payments, and a wedding video company that turned out to be real jerks. 10:28 — For…… MORE
#LaunchAmerica: NASA, SpaceX to Launch First Astronauts to Space Station from U.S. Since 2011
CAPE CANAVERAL (WBAP/KLIF)- For the first time in almost 10 years American Astronauts will launch into space from American soil while on board an American spacecraft. Elon Musk’s SpaceX lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida Wednesday at about 3:33 PM CT. Veteran NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are set to make history, riding…… MORE
Latest Metroplex COVID-19 Statistics
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex has nearly 17,000 Coronavirus cases with 420 deaths. That represents just over 29% of statewide cases. Dallas county leads the DFW area with 9,188 cases and 213 fatalities. Two additional deaths occurred Tuesday. Tarrant county lists 5,039 COVID-19 cases and 144 deaths. Collin county has 1,189 cases, however still sits at…… MORE
D-P-S Fort Worth Locations Opening on a Limited Basis
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Department of Public Safety in Fort Worth will reopen on June 3rd. DPS offices in the state’s north and southeast regions will open their doors on a limited basis. Offices in the Fort Worth area are limiting services to those needing a driver test or seeking a first-time driver license, commercial…… MORE
Abbott Announces Additional Services and Activities That Can Open
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says more services and activities can resume as part of his Phase II of re-opening the state. Starting Friday water parks can open with 25% capacity and on May 31st recreational sports for adults can resume, but games can’t be played until June 15th. Food courts in malls…… MORE
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