0:24 — Dr. Stephen Hahn is the Commissioner of the FDA, and stood next to President Trump during a Thursday Coronavirus news conference where he talked about testing an anti-malaria drug to fight the virus. He joined Dave and Amy to talk about it. 9:41 — Governor Abbott issued a statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars,…… MORE
McConnell Unveils Hefty Economic Rescue Plan Amid Virus Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has unveiled a sweeping economic rescue plan to pump $1,200 checks directly to taxpayers, $300 billion for small businesses to keep idled workers on payroll and $208 billion in loans to airlines and other industries. It’s the initial Republican offer on the biggest package yet to respond…… MORE
Gov. Abbott ‘Tens of thousands’ of Virus Cases Possible
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday closed schools for more than 5 million students for at least two weeks, and warned that during that time the coronavirus outbreak could spread to “tens of thousands” of cases across the state. The Republican also banned dining at restaurants, shut down gyms and prohibited…… MORE
Report: Senators Unloaded Millions in Stocks Before COVID-19 Crash
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, (R-NC), sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic. According to Senate records Burr and his wife made over 30 separate transactions in late January and mid-February, just before the market began to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Closes Statewide DPS Offices
(WBAP/KLIF) — The State of Texas is extending the expiration date of all driver licenses and I.D. cards until further notice. Governor Greg Abbott made the announcement after closing all Department of Public Safety offices, Thursday, but essential services will remain open. Texans with driver licenses or I.D. cards that expire on or after March…… MORE
Dallas Extends Disaster Declaration Until April 29th
(WBAP/KLIF) DALLAS, TX — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed an extension, Thursday, making the city’s State of Disaster Declaration effective until April 29th. Johnson feels with 55 cases of COVID-19 in the Dallas area, citizens safety comes first. The declaration was extended after a special city council meeting in which the council voted to continue…… MORE
Dallas Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-The Dallas Police Department confirms one of its officers tested positive for COVID-19. Police say it was an officer working out of Northeast Patrol and has been isolated and is currently doing well. Three coworkers, who met the definition of close contact, are currently quarantined as a precaution. The police department is working with…… MORE
Dallas County Reports First Coronavirus Related Death
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported its coronavirus related death on Thursday amid a surge in the number of confirmed cases across North Texas. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 20 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to…… MORE
North Texas Gun Shop Seeing an Uptick in Sales Amid COVID-19 Fears
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The gun industry is seeing an uptick in sales amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Stanyer owner of Texas Gun Experience in Downtown Grapevine says their store has been packed, with lines out the door every morning. “I think it’s personal protection. With this scenario we have going on right now, there’s a lot…… MORE
Governor Abbott Declares Executive Order for Entire State: Closures of Bars, Dine-in Restaurants, Gyms, Schools
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order for the entire State of Texas to stop the spread of COVID-19. He said all bars, dine in restaurants, gyms and schools in Texas must close for at least 2 weeks. “Drive thru, pick up and delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged throughout the…… MORE
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