DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Concerned about Mesquite Independent School District students having enough food to make it through the rest of the school season without classes or the meals that come with them, Malik Jefferson and Rashard Higgins will be at Mesquite’s Lake Pointe Church, Town East Campus this Sunday, collecting non perishable food donations…… MORE
More COVID-19 Testing Sites Coming to North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas will soon have the capability to test more people for COVID-19. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says in about a week, Walgreens will open two North Texas testing sites. One will be at 2060 S Buckner Blvd in Dallas and the other on 8600 Camp Bowie West in Fort Worth. “Once…… MORE
Dallas County Commissioners Vote to Limit Order on Face Coverings
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County order requiring face coverings won’t be punishable by law if violated following a heated emergency meeting of the Commissioners Court on Friday. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is requiring that face coverings be worn in all Dallas County stores and businesses. The order initially allowed for fines and possible…… MORE
North Texans Asked to “Make Good Choices” as Coronavirus Peak Could be Nearing
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to medical experts, DFW could be nearing its peak as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 124 additional positive cases on Friday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 2,190. Five additional deaths were reported in Dallas County, including a Dallas woman…… MORE
WATCH: Congressman Marc Veasy Answers Questions on Congressional COVID-19 Response
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Congressman Marc Veasy of Fort Worth hosts a Facebook Live Event to answer any questions regarding what Congress is doing to help constituents during COVID-19. Veasy says with the Payment Protection Program, through April 13th, Texas received the most of any state when it came to PPP dollars. He said Texas had…… MORE
Alto, Dallas-Based Rideshare Company Expands Operations in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Alto, a Dallas-based rideshare company is expanding in Fort Worth this week. Alto CEO Will Coleman said Alto is known for its elevated, high quality and clean services. Coleman said Alto is unlike any other rideshare because all of the vehicles are owned by the company and all drivers are W-2 employees.…… MORE
Texas Governor Begins Easing Restrictions to Reopen Economy
AUSTIN (AP) – Governor Greg Abbott is starting to reopen Texas with orders that allow retail shops to sell items curbside and lets visitors back into state parks. On Friday, he also lifted restrictions on nonessential surgeries that have banned doctors from operating rooms for weeks. Abbott said the eased restrictions will be phased in…… MORE
Gold’s Gym Permanently Closing 30 Locations, 5 in North Texas, As Coronavirus Hits Fitness Industry Hard
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the fitness industry and forced one of its titans to shutter dozens of its locations. Gold’s Gym announced it’s permanently closing 30 company-owned locations across the country including 11 in Texas. In a message posted on Facebook, the company assured it’s customers and staff that the…… MORE
100 Texas Mayors Want Equal Access to Coronavirus Federal Aid
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – More than 100 Texas mayors are urging the state’s Congressional delegation to give all cities the same access to federal coronavirus relief funds. President Donald Trump signed a coronavirus aid bill into law last month that allocates $150 billion to states and local governments but it limits how cities with…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Masks in Dallas, Sports Back in Fort Worth, and Movie Reviews
0:24 — Dallas County is now requiring people to wear face masks when out at essential businesses. Clayton Neville explains to Dave & Amy how wide-reaching the executive order is. 4:38 — We finally have a live sporting event coming back…and it’s happening in Fort Worth! The Colonial (Charles Schwab Challenge) will be the PGA’s…… MORE
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