WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week. The package will support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. As he signed the bill Friday, Trump declared…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Unemployment and Internet Shortage Questions Answered
(Note: As we all work from separate locations due to COVID-19, we are still working out the kinks. Including podcast posting. The normal production will be back soon!) 0:01 — More than three million people had filed for unemployment as of this past week, and for many it’s a brand new process. Employment attorney Jonathan…… MORE
Suspected price gouger slammed in Houston
Houston (AP) – The state of Texas has filed suit against a Houston auctioneer, accusing him of price-gouging in his auctioning of 750,000 medical-grade and N95 face masks. The lawsuit filed Thursday by the Texas Attorney General’s Office alleges that a Tuesday auction by Auctions Unlimited had bidding on N95 respirator masks reaching as high…… MORE
Are Gun Shops ‘Essential’ Businesses During a Pandemic?
In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren’t essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales. As the nation grapples with a pandemic…… MORE
American Airlines flight attendant dies of Coronavirus
Philadelphia (WBAP/KLIF) – An American Airlines flight attendant stationed in Philadelphia has died of the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Paul Frishkorn was 65, and had worked for more than 30 years with U.S. Airways, and American Airlines. Fort Worth-based American Airlines has had a handful of employees diagnosed with Covid-19, including a baggage handler at DFW Airport,…… MORE
Water and power will not be shutoff in Texas during the Covid-19 pandemic
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas’ Public Utilities Commission has put a hold on residential water and power shutoffs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the newly announced program customers may be able to avoid disconnects for up to six months. In addition, electric, water, and sewer providers also must suspend late fees. The new rule does not…… MORE
Fort Worth food bank to distribute food boxes
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant Area Food Bank plans to distribute 25 pound boxes of non-perishable food to families Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. The food bank says it has enough for 250 families. The boxes will be handed out at two Fort Worth elementary schools: Como Elementary in the 4000 block…… MORE
Dallas County Judge Request Help From National Guard
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread across Dallas County, citizens should expect to see more National Guard members in the area. Dallas county Judge Clay Jenkins says they have requested the help from national guard disease detectives to work with possibly infected patients. “If a person gets sick and they were around other…… MORE
Carrollton Postpones Elections Due to COVID-19
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The city of Carrollton is latest to decide to postpone May elections due to public safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. Elections were originally supposed to take place May 2nd but have now been moved to November 3rd. All records including candidate filings, mail in voter applications, ballot proofs, and printed ballots will…… MORE
WBAP/KLIF Win Big in Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Contest
DALLAS/FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Winners have been announced in the 2019 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters contest. WBAP/KLIF Reporter Clayton Neville won 1st place for Spot News by a Reporter for his coverage of the August 2019 El Paso Shooting. The WBAP News Team was awarded 2nd place for Spot Coverage by a Station for coverage…… MORE
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