Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a mostly quiet protest in Dealey Plaza Tuesday, demanding an end to state and local stay-at-home orders intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. Organizers insisted they weren’t denying the coronavirus is a threat, they just don’t believe the data, and think government officials have over-reacted. They named their demonstration…… MORE
Dallas Mexican food plant closes temporarily
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Don Miguel Foods is closing its Dallas plant for two weeks because COVID-19 has been confirmed in an unspecified number of its employees. The factory employs 700 people, and makes Mexican prepared foods for retail and food service outlets. It expects to be back in business again May 4. Don Miguel says…… MORE
McKinney nursing home scene of COVID-19 death cluster
McKinney (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the largest clusters of coronavirus deaths at a Texas assisted living facility has occurred at a nursing home in McKinney. The Oxford Grand Assisted Living and Memory Care reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case in March. Since then 12 of the 95 residents have tested positive for the illness; 7…… MORE
Doctors want access to execution drugs to fight COVID-19
Houston (AP) – A group of medical professionals is asking death penalty states for medications used both for lethal injections and to help coronavirus patients who are on ventilators. But a doctor who’s behind the request and a death penalty expert says secrecy surrounding executions could hinder those efforts because they don’t know what drugs…… MORE
Governor Abbott Gives Update On Job Openings In Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined on Tuesday resources for Texans seeking employment due to the economic impact of COVID-19. The Governor announced that nearly 500,000 job openings are currently listed on WorkInTexas.com. Abbott presented different industries and certain employers that are hiring in each region of Texas and announced that many companies…… MORE
Child Care Franchise Offers Help to First Responders & Essential Workers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas child care franchise is stepping up to support essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. College Nannies Franchise Owner, Amisha Sinha said the company is teaming up with Governor Greg Abbott’s office as part of the Frontline Texas Child Care Program. “We are waiving our standard enrollment fees for…… MORE
Celebrate Earth Day with a Virtual Trinity Trash Bash
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- You can participate in Fort Worth’s annual Trash Bash event virtually, just in time for Earth Day. For nearly 30 years, the Tarrant Regional Water District has hosted Trash Bash for residents to clean the Trinity River. “Everything ends up in the river through water ways and storm drains, even in your…… MORE
WATCH: Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Tests Negative for COVID-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has tested negative for COVID-19. Mayor Price said she took the test after coming into contact with a city worker who tested positive. In the video, Price said she found out that she came into contact with another staff member who tested positive and will be self…… MORE
Dallas County Extends Safer at Home Order Amid Protest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to extend the county’s ‘Safer at Home’ order until May 15, despite protest. The Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the order, that was set to expire April 30, by two weeks. Medical experts recommended to Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting that the order be extended until…… MORE
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal; Sends to House
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reached an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus testing program to facilitate reopening the economy. Trump has announced his support,…… MORE
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