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
Metroplex COVID-19 Cases Top 8,300
(WBAP/KLIF) — More than a quarter of the COVID-19 cases in Texas are in the Metroplex. As coronavirus testing ramps up across North Texas, more confirmed cases of the virus are being reported. More than 320 newly infected residents were confirmed in the DFW area. The Lone Star State has nearly 32,000 cases of Coronavirus,…… MORE
Dallas Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Shooting Incident
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning at the 8090 block of Leigh Ann drive. Officers arrived and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. They were then taking to a local hospital and treated with non…… MORE
Multiple Dallas Relief Fund Applications Open Monday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas has set up multiple relief funds to help those effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small business owners in Dallas who have seen a significant loss in revenue due to the corona virus pandemic will be able to apply for a new small business relief fund starting Monday at…… MORE
The official first quarter coronavirus death toll in Texas might be wrong
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – There is some evidence that Texas’ reported coronavirus death toll in the first quarter could be an undercount. A USA Today network analysis found the state of Texas reported 41 confirmed COVID-19 deaths from January 1 to March 31, with the first victim dying on March 17. However, the analysis also says…… MORE
A virus era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities for Texas Muslims
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – For Muslims in the United States, there is no other time more centered around gathering in congregation than the holy month of Ramadan. In every corner of the country, believers attend community iftar meals to break the fast, and then pack neatly into tight rows for nightly prayers at the mosque. On…… MORE
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