(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
Texas GOP Chairman says RNC is Welcome in the Lone Star State
(WBAP/KLIF) – Several states are pushing to host the Republican National Convention August if North Carolina doesn’t. The open invitations come after President Trump threatened to move the convention out of Charlotte if coronavirus restrictions aren’t loosened there. The President said in a series of tweets this week that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper won’t commit to a full venue…… MORE
North Texas Cities “Team up to Fight Hunger” Amid Pandemic
(WBAP/KLIF) – Three North Texas cities are partnering to assist local families and restaurants in need. ‘Team Up to Fight Hunger’ is a collaboration of Sachse, Wylie, Murphy and area community partners to provide food to people and families in need while supporting local restaurants. As part of the program, families receive vouchers after completing…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Additional Services and Activities in Phased Reopening
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Tuesday expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state’s plan to safely and strategically open. With the proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls can begin operations with limited occupancy or regulations…… MORE
VIDEO: Fort Worth Fire Department Searching for Suspect Accused of Setting Fire, Threatening to Burn Man Alive During Robbery
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Fire Department has released video of a terrifying incident in the hope that the public can help them identify a man accused of threatening to burn a hotel clerk alive before setting the lobby on fire this week. In a Facebook post, Fort Worth Fire investigators said…… MORE
Six Flags Announces New, Innovative and Extensive Safety Procedures for Reopen Plan
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will implement extensive new safety measures and hygiene protocols, including new advanced technology systems to protect guests and employees. The parks will reopen when it is safe to do so, upon clearance from the Governor’s Office in conjunction with state and local health officials. The…… MORE
Arts Industry Takes a Hit Since COVID-19 Forced Hundreds of Performance Cancellations Across DFW
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The arts industry has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 after hundreds of shows and performances were forced to cancel. “It’s been a big blow because all of theaters have closed their doors…everything trickles down and snowballs… it’s going to take a while to get the engine back running again,” said Karen Wiley,…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Memorial Day Gatherings and Pandemic Spending Habits
0:29 — Memorial Day celebrations across the state were scrutinized due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures. Clayton Neville joined Amy & Scott to explain where some of those events were happening. 7:48 — Millennials prefer robot bankers? And Americans are spending MORE during the pandemic than they were previously? What!? We explain.… MORE
Tarrant County Jail Inmate, 67, Dies From COVID-19
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office confirms its first COVID-19 related inmate death. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, a 67-year-old inmate died from covid-19 Saturday, May 23. He was transferred to John Peter Smith Hospital on May 3rd. Officials say he man had underlying health issues. The Sheriff’s Office said the…… MORE
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