RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Heights Church in Richardson is holding a Drive Thru Food Drive March 16 – March 18 to collect non-perishable food, paper products and diapers for families in need during this difficult time in our community. Canned food, macaroni & cheese, canned fruit, pasta, paper products and diapers can be dropped off Monday,…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth Business closings
In efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the community several North Texas businesses have announced closures or modified business hours. We will be continuously updating this page as new closures and updated business hours are announced. If you know of any businesses closings we should add to the list please notify…… MORE
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements For the School Year Amid COVID-19 Closures
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott announces he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency…… MORE
North Texas School Districts Offering Meal Support Amid School Closures Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – As school district across North Texas postpone classes or move to online resources amid the coronavirus outbreak, many families who are struggling financially are wondering how their kids will be fed. Some students rely on free meals served at school as their primary source of food for the day. That’s why…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: New Social Distancing Recommendations, and the Impact on Entertainers and Restaurants
0:24 — In today’s KLIFnotes, the Dave, Amy and Scott give you the latest on the CDC’s recommendations for “social distancing,” the updated numbers on North Texas Coronavirus cases, and why you should stop paying for things with cash. 8:29 — The live event and entertainment industry is taking a huge hit thanks to the…… MORE
Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus; Travel Restrictions Expanded
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus. The White House says the president’s physician has found that Trump also remains symptom-free. Reporters had continued to ask Trump why he was hesitating to undergo screening when he had been exposed to at least three people who have tested positive for…… MORE
Biden and Sanders Square Off in One-on-One Debate
WASHINGTON (AP) – In their first one-on-one debate of the Democratic presidential campaign, former vice president Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders faced off Sunday night in what could be a clarifying night in the race. The two men had modest clashes, but the debate carried a mainly civil tone and a unified opposition to…… MORE
Parkland Hospital to Begin Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Among locations offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing across the metroplex today is Catalyst Health Network in Plano and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Christopher Crow, president of Catalyst Health Network talked to WFAA-TV about how the tests will roll out. “It won’t be something that’s very public. We’re keeping it very disclosed…… MORE
Texas Grocery Chain Will Reduce Hours Due To Coronavirus
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A grocery store chain with more than 400 stores in Texas and Mexico is reducing store hours in an effort to reduce hoarding of groceries and supplies and to give it time to restock as shoppers purchase large quantities of groceries and cleaning supplies. San Antonio-based H-E-B LP announced Saturday it…… MORE
US Moves Nearer To Shutdown Amid Coronavirus Fears
CHICAGO (AP) – The CDC is recommending that gatherings of 50 people or more in US be canceled or postponed over the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. That guidance came as the virus was already curtailing many elements of American life. Officials and businesses on Sunday took forceful measures to halt the…… MORE
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