(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas has over 33,000 COVID-19 cases, almost 9,000 of which are in North Texas. Denton and Collin counties each report over 800 cases, while Tarrant county has nearly 2,700. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says a startling statistic is now emerging with many of the new cases involving those under 65 years of…… MORE
Dallas Salon Owner Serving Jail Time after Opening Business Early
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business amid state and local coronavirus restrictions was sanctioned by a District Judge on Tuesday. Shelley Luther opened Salon A La Mode last month while the state’s version of a stay at home order was still in effect. Under the order, salons were…… MORE
Governor Abbott Sets Date to Reopen Hair, Nail Salons
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that COVID-19 testing continues to ramp up across the state as his phased reopening slowly continues. Phase 1 began last Friday with the opening of restaurants, movie theaters, malls, and retail stores at 25% capacity. Increased testing and a decline in COVID-19 statistics will allow more…… MORE
Dallas County Allows Ballot by Mail Exceptions During Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite push back from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Dallas County will allow potential voters to cast a ballot by mail in any 2020 election over concerns regarding contracting the coronavirus. The Dallas County Commissioners court took virtual public comment on the topic before passing the measure 4 to 1. “Six foot…… MORE
Mayor Says Help Coming as Cases Climb Near Texas Meat Plants
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) – A Texas mayor says federal help is on the way following a surge in coronavirus cases that’s hitting a key region of the nation’s beef supply. Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson says she expects a “strike force” to arrive Monday in the Texas Panhandle. That’s where infections are climbing and state officials…… MORE
WATCH: Fear Could Be Behind Fewer 9-1-1 Calls
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders believe fear could be leading to a decrease in 9-1-1 calls this spring. Plano Fire-Rescue said Tuesday that after a busy January, 9-1-1 calls dropped off, for non-COVID calls as the coronavirus started. The department is now at roughly 700 fewer runs than this time last year. “There is concern…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Colleges Struggling, Texans Giving, and Poops Changing
0:28 — Could colleges be going bankrupt soon because kids are afraid to go back due to COVID-19? David Dillard from KD College Prep joined Amy & Scott to talk about the struggles many are facing, and what kinds of strategies universities are taking to convince kids to enroll. 10:07 — North Texas Giving Day…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Say Suspect is at Large After Attempting to Steal Woman’s Car, Shooting her in Arm
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Police are investigating after they say a woman was shot in the arm after a man attempted to steal her car early Tuesday morning. Officer Daniel Segura with the Fort Worth Police Department said the woman was transported to the hospital and her injuries are non life threatening. Segura said…… MORE
Richardson Public Library Reopens May 5th
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)-The Richardson Public Library will reopen its doors with limited access and modified operating hours beginning Tuesday, May 5. The opening of the Library follows new guidelines provided by Gov. Greg Abbott who announced plans last week (Monday, April 27) for a phased reopening of businesses and services that have been impacted by mandatory…… MORE
Fort Worth Partners with Battelle For N95 Mask Decontamination Program
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is now a regional hub for the Battelle N95 Mask Decontamination Program to assist front line workers. Drake Goolsby Regional Vice President for Battelle, a nonprofit research and technology development company said by using a vapor hydrogen peroxide, they can clean up to 80,000 masks a day.…… MORE
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