NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Kenny Rogers, who embodied “The Gambler” persona and whose musical career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, has died at 81. A representative says Rogers died at home in Georgia on Friday night. The Houston-born balladeer with a husky voice had hits like “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” with…… MORE
Denton is delaying its election
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton City Council Friday night amended its earlier declaration of disaster in order to postpone its scheduled May 2 city council election. Exactly when that election will be held has not yet been decided. The city of Denton will petition the state government for an alternative date that, of course, must…… MORE
A second Dallas Police officer has COVID-19
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is now dealing with its second confirmed case of COVID-19. An officer in the Central Patrol Division tested positive for the Coronavirus Friday. His last day on the job was Thursday, March 12. That officer has been isolated, and reportedly is doing well. One close contact co-worker is…… MORE
Dallas Closes Multiple Public Settings to Combat COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to increase, Dallas City officials have decided to close all city of Dallas libraries, recreation centers, athletic fields, golf courses, tennis centers, and play grounds. Public access will also remain closed to the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center. Return drop boxes outside…… MORE
Dallas Opens Two COVID-19 Testing Sites
+—COVID-19 Testing Sight at 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the Coronavirus continues to rapidly spread across Dallas County, Dallas officials have decided to open two COVID-19 testing sites. One at 2500 Victory Plaza next to American Airlines Center which will begin operations Saturday, March 21st. The second test site, scheduled to…… MORE
DFW Restaurant Group Kicks off “Everybody Eats”
DALLAS- WBAP/KLIF – A Metroplex restaurant group is offering free meals for anyone having trouble during this Covid 19 crisis. Available from 9 am to 6 pm from Mondays through Fridays, 8020 Concepts is seeking donations of food product and monetary donations to continue offering free meals while paying a rotating team of food preparers…… MORE
Coronavirus Prompts Mall Closings Across North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Many shopping malls across North Texas are ghost towns as the coronavirus continues to spread. The Simon Property Group, the largest shopping mall owner in the country, has temporarily closed its malls. And all 32 Westfield malls across the U.S. are shut down for now. The Dallas Galleria and North Park Center are also shut down.…… MORE
Company Offering Free Cybersecurity to Texas Companies Implementing Work from Home Policies
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The American cybersecurity firm, PC Matic, is offering cybersecurity and remote-management tools free of charge to Texas companies who are implementing work from home policies in response to the ongoing threats of COVID-19. The solution being offered, PC Matic Pro, features innovative cybersecurity solutions for advanced cybersecurity threats. Kayla Elliott Director of Marketing at PC Matic…… MORE
Trump Moves on Invoking Powers to Spur Virus Supplies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak and the private sector mobilized against it. Trump had said earlier in the week he would tap the act as needed. He said Friday he has put that “in gear.”…… MORE
Tax Filing Deadline Moved From April 15th to July 15th Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans have more time to file their income tax returns as they deal with the ongoing restrictions and complications amid the coronavirus outbreak. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced the deadline has been moved from April 15 to July 15. Mnuchin tweeted Thursday morning that at President Donald Trump’ direction, “we are moving…… MORE
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