RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- Beginning April 9, 2020 recycling services in the city of Richardson will be suspended and trash collection will be temporarily reduced from twice to once-per-week due to COVID-19. Greg Sowell with the City of Richardson says COVID-19 has resulted in staffing shortages in the City’s Public Services Department and has increased the demand of trash…… MORE
Mayor of Dallas says Local, State Communication is Healthy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas clarified on Thursday that he believes accusations among local and state leaders earlier this week surrounded a misunderstanding. Mayor Eric Johnson said communication between local and state governments is strong amid the coronavirus pandemic. “There’s a healthy line of communication,” said Mayor Johnson. “Our response has been pretty…… MORE
Local Leaders Continue to Stress Social Distancing as Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Increase
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases are rising across DFW but local officials say it’s evident social distancing is limiting the spread. “We will go through a period where it is even scarier than it is now as far as the health aspect of this, but we will get through it together and we…… MORE
United Way of Tarrant County Allocates $200,000 from Emergency Relief Fund to Help those Impacted by COVID-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- United Way of Tarrant County announced the allocation of $200,000 from its Emergency Relief Fund to 11 organizations focused on providing the most basic and critical needs to more than 120,000 Tarrant County residents impacted by COVID-19. “The amount of need in our community is unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” said Leah…… MORE
Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley Issues Stronger Command Regarding In-Person Church Services
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Easter is approaching and many North Texans are wondering how they’ll worship but Tarrant County residents recently got their answer from Judge Glen Whitley. In-person church services are banned right now because of the high risk of coronavirus spread. Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitely posted a video Wednesday with the caption…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: China Opening, Crime Changing, and Bernie Dropping
0:24 — Looking at China is kind of like looking into a crystal ball when it comes to this Coronavirus pandemic. They’re a month or so ahead of us, which is why we turn again to Amy’s cousin Ben Chodroff to see what things are currently like there, as some parts begin to open up…… MORE
U.S. Unemployment Claims Surge Again; 3-Week Total 16.8 Million
WASHINGTON (AP) – With a startling 6.6 million people seeking jobless benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark. Roughly one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks. The figures collectively constitute the largest and fastest string of job losses in records dating to 1948. they…… MORE
Jack County: Oil Services Company Now Making Safety Apparatus for Frontline COVID-19 Workers
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In rural Jack County, just northwest of Fort Worth an oil field services company has joined the fight against COVID-19. Chris Payson runs Reach Wireline – a fracking services support company – from his Jacksboro home. He told WFAA-TV that the recent oil industry slump has forced some layoffs. Things changed…… MORE
Former Texas Rangers Star Indicted by Tarrant County Grand Jury
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Former Texas Rangers baseball star Josh Hamilton has been indicted by a Tarrant County grand jury on a felony injury to a child charge. The 38-year old was accused of hitting his oldest daughter in September of 2019. Hamilton reportedly hit his daughter after she made comments that upset him. He…… MORE
Dallas Closes All Parks Easter Weekend
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- In yet another effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Dallas has decided to close all parks Easter weekend. Dallas parks normally see a significant increase in visitors Easter weekend as families use them for pic-nics or Easter egg hunts. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement, I would…… MORE
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