(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas ice cream company has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing contaminated goods. Federal prosecutors say Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay more than $19-million in fines and forfeiture as part of a plea agreement on two misdemeanor counts for shipping contaminated ice cream. In addition, former CEO Paul Kruse has also…… MORE
Fort Worth Bar Owner Defies Governor’s Order
(WBAP/KLIF) — Owners of Texas bars, gyms, and salons remain closed due to governor Greg Abbott’s order. But, nearly two months later, businesses are beginning to defy the order to stay afloat. A Fort Worth bar was shut down by authorities, Saturday, after it re-opened against the statewide order. Thirsty Armadillo owner Fred Barnett opened for…… MORE
Metroplex COVID-19 Cases Top 8,300
(WBAP/KLIF) — More than a quarter of the COVID-19 cases in Texas are in the Metroplex. As coronavirus testing ramps up across North Texas, more confirmed cases of the virus are being reported. More than 320 newly infected residents were confirmed in the DFW area. The Lone Star State has nearly 32,000 cases of Coronavirus,…… MORE
Dallas Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Shooting Incident
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning at the 8090 block of Leigh Ann drive. Officers arrived and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. They were then taking to a local hospital and treated with non…… MORE
Multiple Dallas Relief Fund Applications Open Monday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas has set up multiple relief funds to help those effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small business owners in Dallas who have seen a significant loss in revenue due to the corona virus pandemic will be able to apply for a new small business relief fund starting Monday at…… MORE
The official first quarter coronavirus death toll in Texas might be wrong
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – There is some evidence that Texas’ reported coronavirus death toll in the first quarter could be an undercount. A USA Today network analysis found the state of Texas reported 41 confirmed COVID-19 deaths from January 1 to March 31, with the first victim dying on March 17. However, the analysis also says…… MORE
A virus era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities for Texas Muslims
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – For Muslims in the United States, there is no other time more centered around gathering in congregation than the holy month of Ramadan. In every corner of the country, believers attend community iftar meals to break the fast, and then pack neatly into tight rows for nightly prayers at the mosque. On…… MORE
Hotel chain to return government money
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of high end hotel chains run by Dallas businessman Monty Bennett announced Saturday it will return all the government stimulus money it received as coronavirus relief. The group got a combined $126 million from the Small Business Administration. It says it applied for the money in good faith, and met…… MORE
Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement on America and World Covid 19 Emergency
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Former President George W. Bush issued a short recorded statement on Instagram today, calling on Americans to unify and support each other during these times of the Covid 19 pandemic. The former President urged creative processes to fight the pandemic, and find common ground with others, as federal lawmakers and governors…… MORE
Covid 19 Numbers Still Growing Across North Texas
(DALLAS) – WBAP/KLIF – On the heels of a record setting new Covid 19 caseload number of 187 announced on Friday, Dallas County on Saturday reported two additional deaths related to the virus, and 181 new cases. Almost 79% of those hospitalized are critical care workers, including those in the industries of healthcare, first responders,…… MORE
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