UNDATED (AP) – Texas officials continue to brace for for a surge in hospital visits driven by the new coronavirus. In Houston and Dallas, medical shelters have been put up proactively to relieve pressure on hospitals ahead of the surge in COVID-19 patients expected in the coming weeks. Governor Greg Abbott says that Texas is…… MORE
World Covid Cases Surpass 1.7 Million; North Texas Numbers Still Growing
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Confirmed world cases of the pandemic Covid 19 infection have surpassed 1.75 million cases and continue to grow. In the United States, now registering 20, 294 deaths, the death count has overtaken hard hit Italy’s numbers. Saturday, case and death numbers again climbed in North Texas: Dallas County continues to lead…… MORE
More Than 100 Additional Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Dallas County
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County is now reporting 107 additional cases of COVID-19. The report, which originated from Dallas County Health and Human Services, brings the total case count in Dallas county to 1,644. The County’s 26th and 27th deaths from COVID-19 were reported from area hospitals, including: a man in his 60’s who…… MORE
Hundreds of Dallas City Parks, Closed Easter Weekend
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, hundreds of Dallas City Parks will be closed this weekend. The city announced that the closure of all 397 parks will be shut down. The closure will remain in effect until 7a.m., Monday. According to the city, trails will remain open, but…… MORE
Schools scramble to feed students who aren’t there
Austin (AP) – Schools that feed millions of children from low-income families across the U.S. promised to keep providing meals during the coronavirus pandemic. But cities big and small quickly ran into problems when food workers, teachers and volunteers became infected or were too scared to report for duty. Some districts have been forced to…… MORE
A federal court changes part of a Texas abortion ruling
Austin (AP) – A federal appeals court has partially lifted a lower-court order that largely blocked the enforcement of a Texas abortion ban during the coronavirus pandemic. By a 2-1 vote Friday, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld enforcement of an executive order by Governor Greg Abbott that included…… MORE
The GAO says the Border Patrol squandered millions
El Paso (AP) – A congressional watchdog says the Border Patrol needlessly spent millions on a little-used immigration detention center in Texas. The adult detention center in Tornillo has been closed since January. A Government Accountability Office report says immigration officials paid $5.3 million for meals that were not needed as part of a fixed…… MORE
Dallas County to Bring in Walgreens COVID-19 Testing Sights
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- More COVID-19 testing sights could be coming to Dallas county, now that the county has been added to a list of Walgreens Coronavirus testing sights. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has his eyes on where he believes the testing sights could be the most effective, “The areas that i’m most concerned…… MORE
Man in Custody After SWAT Standoff in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A man is now in custody after firing multiple shots at Arlington Police and SWAT and barricading himself inside an Arlington home. It all happened Friday night at around 6:30, when officers were called to the 3000 block of San Martin Drive in Arlington. SWAT was also called in after the suspect barricaded…… MORE
2 Additional COVID-19 Cases in Fort Worth Police Department
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Two more Fort Worth Police Officers have tested positive for COVID-19 Fort Worth Police say the officers haven’t worked since April 1st and are doing well at home recovering. The Department now has 6 total cases and has implemented several protocols to limit exposure. “Any building that has had a lot of…… MORE
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