(AP) – Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve survival from COVID-19. A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients, according to results released Tuesday. The study was led by the University of Oxford and involved thousands of patients randomly…… MORE
House Demands COVID19 Loan Info from Treasury, Mnuchin Says ‘They don’t have to be public’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The House subcommittee investigating billions of dollars in coronavirus aid is demanding that the Trump administration and several large banks turn over detailed information about who applied and received federal loans. The requests come after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress last week that the names of loan recipients and…… MORE
Governor Abbott Takes Aim at 20-29 Year Olds Amid COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Texas has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the month of June. But Governor Greg Abbott told KRGV-TV there has been particularly large increase in confirmed cases for people in the 20 to 29 age group. “What we’re seeing there is that people of that age group, they’re not following these…… MORE
Dallas Fire Rescue Battalion Chief on Administrative Leave for Alleged Racist Social Media Post
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Allan Springer has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation. The since deleted comment on a post about black lives matter protests read “No s*** we need to find out who’s behind this and find a good tree to use!” This comment was made after someone…… MORE
Plano Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Can Now Apply for CARES Funding
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Plano is accepting applications for the CARES Small Business Grant Program through Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11:59 PM. In response to the economic hardships experienced by small businesses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Plano established a grant program funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities…… MORE
DART Buses Add Extra Precautions amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Buses are becoming safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dallas area rapid transit has installed respiratory droplet shields throughout the entire bus fleet in order to protect riders and drivers. The shields were designed by DART engineering in cooperation with Fleet Maintenance and Operations Teams. The shields are made with a high…… MORE
Cowboys Star Elliott Tested Positive for Coronavirus
(AP) – The agent for Ezekiel Elliott says the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys has tested positive for the coronavirus. Rocky Arceneaux tells the NFL Network Elliott is feeling OK and recovering. A person with direct knowledge of the diagnosis tells The Associated Press that Elliott had the positive test about a week…… MORE
University of Texas Athletes Push to Replace School Song
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As protest against racial injustice continue across the country, multiple confederate monuments have been taken down and relocated while some buildings named after slave owners and confederate generals are being renamed. Now the University of Texas fight song, The Eyes of Texas, is being targeted after some say the lyrics “the eyes…… MORE
Frisco to Hold Race Relations and Policing Town Hall Monday Night
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- After weeks of continues protest against racial injustice and police brutality the city of Frisco will be holding a town hall to discuss race relations and policing tonight at Frisco city hall at 6 p.m. The town hall will feature six panelist including Mayor Jeff Cheney and Police Chief David Shilson along…… MORE
Red Cross Now Testing All Blood Donations for COVID-19 Antibodies
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Beginning Monday, the American Red Cross will be testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. Antibody testing will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Donations will be tested…… MORE
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