NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks rallied Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he’s “going big” with plans to prop up the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The White House’s proposal could approach $1 trillion. A growing number of investors sees a recession as likely if not already here. The Federal Reserve also announced its latest…… MORE
Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard on Tuesday to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19. “By activating the Texas National Guard, we are ensuring Texas is prepared as we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “I am grateful to the men and women…… MORE
Ways To Help In Your Community
You’ve reached out and asked how you can help around your community as together we navigate and try to make sense of the daily changes in our every day lives. Here are a few ways you can help make a difference. We will continue to add to this list. You can also email our Program…… MORE
Nine Additional COVID-19 Cases in Dallas County, Ages ranging from 20-70, Three are critical
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported nine additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to the CDC for confirmation. Respiratory samples positive for COVID-19 in a public health laboratory will be considered “positive” with no…… MORE
White House Seeks $850 Billion Emergency Stimulus Package For Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House is proposing an almost $850 billion emergency stimulus package to address the economic impact of the coronavirus on the nation’s economy. Senate Republicans will consider the measure Tuesday, which aims to provide relief for small businesses, the airline industry and propose a massive tax cut for wage earners. The…… MORE
Texas Health and Human Services Increasing Guidelines for Child Care Operations Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Changes are being made from the state level to the almost 17,000 child care operations across Texas in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Texas Health and Human Service issued new guidelines, including new screening requirements for staff and visitors, this week in its effort to protect children…… MORE
Tarrant County: 6th COVID-19 Case Was Locally Transmitted
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County is reporting its first presumed local transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus.) The patient is a resident of Grand Prairie who had no known contact and has no recent travel history. In a statement Tarrant County Public Health director Vinny Taneja said that the patient has been isolated at home since…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: What Does a Mandatory Quarantine Look Like?
0:24 — What does the constitution say about a national quarantine in the face of a pandemic like the Coronavirus? Are there any precedents that show us what it could look like and what the government can do? Constitutional Lawyer David Coale joins Dave & Amy to talk about it. 6:31 — San Francisco has…… MORE
COVID-19: Moving West, Cutting Air Pollution, TV Contestants In the Dark
Borders have slammed shut, schools and businesses have closed and increasingly draconian restrictions on movement have been enforced to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Here are some of the latest developments on Tuesday: VIRUS KEEPS MOVING WEST Tens of millions of people are hunkered down, so gripped by fear that they are heeding government…… MORE
Multiple North Texas School Districts Shut Down Indefinitely
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Several North Texas school districts closed their doors indefinitely Dallas ISD was the first to announce the move Monday, followed later by Richardson, DeSoto, Duncanville, Highland Park, and Grand Prairie ISD’s. Parents can keep the learning process in motion while kids are at home. Find resources on individual district websites. Statement from the…… MORE
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