WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., the federal government’s social distancing guidelines are soon to expire, and President Donald Trump says he’s not extending them; that, as Trump’s adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is predicting that the country will be “really rocking again” by July. Adding to their optimistic…… MORE
Medical Experts Report “Disturbing Trends” Related to COVID-19 in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -As some coronavirus restrictions in Texas will be lifted in coming days, medical experts are reporting what they refer to as “disturbing trends” in DFW when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. Retailers, movie theaters, malls, and restaurants can open at 25% occupancy May 1 and doctors are urging good hygiene practices…… MORE
Galleria Dallas Re-Opening May 4th Under New Guidelines
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- DFW residents will soon be allowed to shop at Galleria Dallas again. Retail stores in Texas will be allowed to re-open at 25% capacity on May 1st. But the Galleria has decided to wait until Monday, May 4th just to make sure the massive shopping mall is fully sanitized and healthy for…… MORE
Concerns Grow for Inmates Inside Federal Prison in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Recent numbers show that a Fort Worth prison is reporting 20% of the COVID-19 cases inside Federal U.S. prisons. According to the Bureau of Prisons, the Federal Medical Center reports at least 241 of its approximate 1,300 total cases. The FMC plans to start testing inmates and staff without symptoms. But…… MORE
Fed Signals it will Likely Hold Rates Near Zero for Months
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve says it will keep its key short-term interest rate near zero for the foreseeable future as part of its extraordinary efforts to bolster an economy that is sinking into its worst crisis since the 1930s. The Fed says it will also continue to buy Treasury and mortgage bonds to…… MORE
Houston Lab Mass Processes FDA-Approved COVID-19 Antibody Test
HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston medical diagnostic lab is now capable of testing thousands of blood samples for coronavirus antibodies. SynerGene Laboratories, a facility owned by Principle Health Systems, is offering a COVID-19 test developed by pharmaceuticals giant, Abbott Laboratories. It tests for antibodies for the novel coronavirus and can can detect whether a person…… MORE
Dave and Amy interview Washington DC reporter Linda Kenyon, and KLIF’s Clayton Neville
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Dallas Billionaire & Trump Donor Gets Tens of Millions in Loans Meant for Small Business
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas billionaire hotelier whose company was the single largest recipient of COVID19 aid funds meant for small business, says that he “will not return the money.” Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford Inc. received over 96-million dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the Dallas Morning News. The money went to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Appeals FEMA Denial of Disaster Aid for October Tornadoes
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas has appealed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of Texas’ Major Disaster Declaration request for Public Assistance for Dallas and Erath Counties following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of October 20-21, 2019. The Governor sent a letter to FEMA…… MORE
Salon Owner Willing To Be Jailed For Right to Work
(WBAP/KLIF) — A salon owner is willing to go to jail for the right to run her business. Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther re-opened her North Dallas business a week ago citing financial reasons. Now, District Judge Eric Moye has issued a temporary restraining order against Luther for violating city, county, and state orders. …… MORE
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