RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- With many people laid off from work due to COVID-19, it may be difficult for some to pay for rent April 1st. Greg Fell, a Landlord/Tenant Lawyer in Richardson said he’s had a lot of calls asking what’s going to happen with evictions. Fell said there are laws in place right now that…… MORE
COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in DFW Metroplex
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The DFW metroplex is seeing a continued increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths. As of 10:00 am March 31, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 82 additional positive cases, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 631. The 12th and 13th deaths from COVID-19 were reported, including of a man in…… MORE
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide “Essential Services” Order
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he is requiring Texans to only leave their homes for “essential services” as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb. The Governor said the Executive Order shouldn’t be considered a “stay at home” or “shelter in place” order because Texans are allowed to leave…… MORE
Dallas Chef Prepares Meals, Delivers Them to Local Hospitals
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas chef has prepared hundreds of meals and is delivering it to doctors and medical staff at UT Southwestern Tuesday and Parkland Hospital Friday. Luke Rogers Executive Chef of Savor in Klyde Warren Park said they made all sorts of fresh pastas for those working to treat patients for COVID-19. “With the restaurant…… MORE
Some Instacart, Amazon Workers Strike Over Job Risk Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Whole Foods Group Calls for Nationwide “Sick Out”
DFW (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the coronavirus outbreak continues nationwide, some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers across the country are striking to demand better safeguards while on the job. The one-day strike is in response to the growing outrage among low-wage workers who are serving the needs of residents who can stay safe while working…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Michael Burgess, How Can You Save With Bills Due, and Restaurants Adjusting to TakeOut Model
0:29 — Congressman Michael Burgess joins Amy & Scott to talk about how the President is handling the Coronavirus pandemic, how close the stimulus package came to failing because of Nancy Pelosi, and how long we will be social distancing. 9:09 — It’s the end of the month, meaning bills are due soon! But how…… MORE
Judge to the City of Dallas: Stop Enforcing Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge has put the breaks on a Dallas ordinance requiring business of more than 15 employees to provide paid sick leave. The ruling came just two days before penalties would have kicked in for businesses that did not comply. Activists are outraged, saying the decision leave workers without a much-needed…… MORE
[VIDEO] COVID-19 Patient Treated With Plasma From Former Patient; Will it Work?
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Right now it’s ‘hurry up and wait’ after a COVID -19 patient in Tarrant County was given an experimental treatment on Sunday and Monday — a plasma infusion from a patient who previously recovered from the illness. Dr. John Burk of Harris Methodist Hospital tells WFAA-TV that the patient was on…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Changes Safety Protocols Since Two Officers Test Positive for COVID-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Now that two Fort Worth officers have tested positive for COVID-19, the police department has changed many safety protocols to ensure the safety of officers and the community. “While respecting their privacy, we can confirm that both officers work in the same unit and had limited close contact with others while at work,”…… MORE
Tarrant County Public Health COVID-19 Reporting Process to Include Provisional Data
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) will now begin reporting all COVID-19 cases reported to the county, including pending COVID-19 cases that have been confirmed by lab reports. “Until now, we have only been reporting confirmed cases, but as the numbers in Tarrant County continue to increase, we want to provide the public…… MORE
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