DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Denton County now has a total of 83 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and it’s first reported death of a Lewisville man in his 40’s. Doctor Matt Richardson with Denton County Health said there are 8 cases at the Denton State Supported Living Center, that houses more than 400 people with intellectual and developmental…… MORE
Governor Mandates Quarantine For Travelers From New York Tri-State, New Orleans
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Thursday mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for people traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the Governor, the Executive…… MORE
Four Fort Worth Public Library locations Collect Medical Supply Donations
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Residents who have personal protective supplies, such as gloves and masks are encouraged to drop them off curbside starting on Thursday, March 26, at four Fort Worth Public Library locations and area Goodwill Donation Centers. Because of precautions medical personnel and individuals are taking to avoid the spread of COVID-19, some items…… MORE
City of McKinney Issues Shelter-In-Place Order for Residents
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of McKinney has increased restrictions put in place by Collin County this week and issued a shelter-in-place order for residents and the closure of non-essential businesses. The order took effect around midnight Thursday and will remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. April 2. Residents are allowed to go outside for…… MORE
Texas Workforce Commission Makes Jobless Claims Process Easier; U.S. Joblessness Soars to 3.3M
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) _ After being slammed with new unemployment claims related to coronavirus layoffs, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has made drastic changes. TWC Executive Director Ed Serna says the agency is very familiar with dealing with emergencies like hurricanes, flooding, ice storms and the like, but the nature and scope of the current crisis…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: A Run on Gold, and Why You Should Turn Alexa Off While Working at Home
(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 — The stock market has been a rollercoaster during this pandemic, which is causing a high demand for gold. Michael Wittmeyer is the CEO of JM…… MORE
No Joy In Mudville or Arlington: COVID-19 Puts MLB on Hold
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There will be no hot dogs on the grill, no beer on tap, no vendors in the stands selling peanuts and Cracker Jack. The shiny new stadium deep in the heart of Texas will still be waiting for its first Rangers game. Instead of warming up for his debut with the…… MORE
Senate Passes Largest Stimulus Bill in US History; On to the House for Final Passage
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The unanimous vote Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too…… MORE
City of Dallas to Host TeleTown Hall for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Dallas, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A TeleTown Hall meeting for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. During this TeleTown Hall, Council Members and City staff will provide updates on resources available to small and local businesses. Participants can register before the call by clicking on the following…… MORE
Five Dallas County Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19, Others Quarantined
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is facing a potential coronavirus outbreak in its jail. According to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, five inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 with other test results pending. An inmate in his 40’s, who was booked into the jail in December, first tested positive. Hours later four more inmates showed…… MORE
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