Update: DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Assistant Fire Chief Bill Murphy said the evacuations affected those within a quarter-mile radius. “There is no danger outside of this area at this time. That’s why we were a little overly cautious and evacuated a large area.” Murphy said a six to 12 inch gas line ruptured underneath the road,…… MORE
Record setting twins born in Mansfield.
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center reports the birth of record setting twin girls Friday. Andee Grace Stokes and Baylee Sue Stokes each weighed a little more than 9 pounds; 18 lbs. 3 ounces in all. Andee, who was born first, weighed in at 9 lbs., 1 oz. and 22 inches long. Baylee Sue was born one…… MORE
Dallas Homeless Shelter Evacuated Due to Multiple Positive Cases of COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Dallas Life Homeless Shelter has been hit hard by COVID-19, now that 17 people staying their tested positive for the virus Friday morning. “We would have to assume almost everyone has been exposed, and certainly do additional testing if they develop symptoms,” said Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr.…… MORE
Rashard Higgins and Malik Jefferson Collecting Food for Mesquite Students Sunday.
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
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