DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority is recommending all passengers wear a cloth mask or face covering when onboard DCTA vehicles to limit the spread of COVID-19. “We are following guidelines recommended by the CDC,” said Adrienne Hamilton with DCTA. “It’s not only important for DCTA but for all of us to follow CDC…… MORE
COVID-19 Case Totals
(WBAP/KLIF) — A total of 123 news cases of Coronavirus were discovered in the Metroplex, Sunday. Dallas County reported another 104 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,428 with 60 deaths. Tarrant county had just 13 new cases for a total of 1,242 and 39 deaths. In Denton County, one…… MORE
Arlington ISD Food Service Employee Positive For COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington ISD has closed one of its meal distribution centers after an employee contracted Coronavirus. The food service employee worked at Swift elementary school, but did have direct contact with families making curb-side pick ups. The district expects the facility to be closed for a week while crews disinfecting the school. the worker…… MORE
Neiman Marcus To File For Bankruptcy
(WBAP/KLIF) — COVID-19 has forced Dallas-based Neiman Marcus into bankruptcy. The company is preparing to file next week as it deals with economic hardships associated with the Coronavirus shut-down. The move affects 14,000 employees nationwide. The pandemic has forced many retailers to shut down, costing companies millions of dollars. Neiman Marcus would be the first first…… MORE
Alcon Produces PPE’s For DFW-Area Hospitals
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Fort Worth’s largest companies has entered the battle to produce more PPE’s. Contact lens solution maker Alcon is now producing hand sanitizer for first responders. The company employs about 4,000 people in Fort Worth and has altered its production line to manufacture face shields and hand sanitizer. Ed McGough says the…… MORE
Dallas County Opening COVID-19 Testing to Retail Workers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County has opened COVID-19 testing to retail workers who continue to work essential jobs at places like Tom Thumb, Walmart and Costco as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Dallas County Judge Clay announced Monday that testing at the American Airlines Center and Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas is open to…… MORE
Round Two of SBA Loan COVID-19 Relief On the Way
(WBAP/KLIF) — Small business owners unable to receive payroll protection fund money may have a second chance. All of the $349-billion ran out last week, however Congress is poised to add another $370-billion to the fund. Fort Worth BBVA’s Brian Happle says time is of the essence and applicants should have their 941 statement, as…… MORE
Emmitt Smith Helps Those Out-of-Work In Metroplex
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Cowboy hall of fame running back Emmitt Smith is helping out-of-work residents in DFW. The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) announced Smith as their chief spokesman to connect COVID-19 displaced workers with thousands of available jobs. In a public service announcement, Smith talks about the organization’s resources. The DCR web site includes job…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Reopening Texas, and Goodbye (again) XFL
0:25 — Texas is re-opening! Slowly…but surely. State Representative Matt Shaheen from District 66 in Plano joined Dave & Scott to talk about the Governor’s plan, as well as the state legislators’ role in getting Texas back to normal. 7:07 — One of the many casualties of the coronavirus was the XFL, which filed for…… MORE
Dallas County Experiences Deadliest Week of COVID-19
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health Officials confirm the county experienced its deadliest week of COVID-19 last week after five more victims died Saturday, bringing the weekly fatality total to 33, which is 55 percent of the counties total deaths. Saturday also saw the largest number of confirmed cases in a single day after…… MORE
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