Masks, Good Hygiene Encouraged as Dallas County Numbers Show Increase

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 237 additional positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 4,370, including 114 deaths. The additional three deaths include an Irving man in his 60’s, and two Dallas men in their 80’s. According to Dallas County, of cases requiring…MORE

Blue Angels to Fly Over DFW Metroplex to Salute Front Line Workers

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – In a show of national solidarity, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will flyover Dallas/Fort Worth on Wednesday, May 6, starting near McKinney at 11 a.m. According to Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, the flyover will last about 35 minutes and is part of multiple flyovers across the nation…MORE

Supreme Court Holds First Arguments by Phone

WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s been a morning of firsts for the Supreme Court: the first time audio of the court’s arguments was heard live by the world and the first arguments by telephone. The changes are a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has made holding courtroom sessions unsafe. The experiment that began Monday could…MORE

Denton County Transportation Authority Receives $23.4 Million through the CARES Act

LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) was recently awarded $23.4 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald Trump on March 27, 2020. The funds in the federal stimulus package require no local match and can be applied to expenditures incurred beginning January 20, 2020, with…MORE

Donate to Over 3,000 North Texas Nonprofits For Giving Tuesday Now to Help those Impacted by COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- With many nonprofits seeing an increase in demand for critical services and cancellations of in-person fundraising opportunities, all  North Texas nonprofit organizations are reeling from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In collaboration with the global #GivingTuesdayNow campaign, Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day, the Dallas Cowboys, and the United Way…MORE

KLIF Morning News: Restaurants are Back, but Some Say Sex Shouldn’t Be

0:29 — Many restaurants opened this weekend as part of Governor Abbott’s reopening Texas plan. John Kinch owns Community Grille in Frisco and joined Amy & Scott to talk about how busy it was and the positive energy surrounding the reopening. 9:28 — Sexologists (yes, that’s a real thing) are advising people to do THIS…MORE

Churches Hold In-Person Sunday Services

(WBAP/KLIF) — About 70 parishioners donning face coverings visited mass at the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Sunday. According to Bishop Michael F. Olson, church members were required to maintain a 6-foot distance from others. In Grapevine, the nondenominational fellowship church also held services. Pastor Ed Young preached that gathering is essential and required worshipers…MORE

Chopper Crash Kills Houston Cop, Son of City Councilman

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Houston police officer injured in a police helicopter crash, Saturday, is now in serious condition.  35-year-old Chase Cormier was upgraded from critical condition, Sunday, following surgery after the early Saturday morning crash that killed another officer. Police say 35-year-old Jason Knox, the son of Houston city council member Mike Knox, died of injuries…MORE

Blue Bell Creamery Fined $19-Million for Contaminated Ice Cream

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas ice cream company has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing contaminated goods.  Federal prosecutors say Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay more than $19-million in fines and forfeiture as part of a plea agreement on two misdemeanor counts for shipping contaminated ice cream. In addition, former CEO Paul Kruse has also…MORE

Fort Worth Bar Owner Defies Governor’s Order

(WBAP/KLIF) — Owners of Texas bars, gyms, and salons remain closed due to governor Greg Abbott’s order. But, nearly two months later, businesses are beginning to defy the order to stay afloat. A Fort Worth bar was shut down by authorities, Saturday, after it re-opened against the statewide order.  Thirsty Armadillo owner Fred Barnett opened for…MORE

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