Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – Though some Americans reported last week that they had received their federal stimulus checks, most Americans should start seeing their relief payments this week. In a tweet the IRS said the agency sent out the first wave of checks on Saturday: “#IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayers’ bank…… MORE
Dallas Police Arrest 21-Year-Old on Murder Charge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police arrested a 21-year-old man after the suspect allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old man Saturday afternoon. Martin Rocha Pena allegedly shot the 35-year-old over a physical dispute between the man and a juvenile. The incident happened at the Casa De Arroyo apartments off of Spring Valley Road, where the man…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott Extends Texas Disaster Declaration
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that Texas’ disaster declaration has been extended additional 30 days in order to continue to combat the spread of COVID-19. The original declaration was issued March 13th, and was set to expire after one month. “By extending my Disaster Declaration, we are ensuring the state of Texas…… MORE
Dangerous, Powerful Tornadoes and Winds Threaten Deep South Easter Sunday
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF- Forecasters with the National Weather Service warn of unusually dangerous conditions today for growth of storms moving out of North Texas and eastward across the Deep South today. The storms that brought an approximate official half inch of rain overnight to the area around DFW International Airport brought more than a…… MORE
Ventilators may not be good for COVID-19 patients
New York (AP) – Health officials around the world are pushing to get more ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, but some doctors actually are moving away from using the machines. The reason is that some hospitals have reported unusually high death rates for coronavirus patients on ventilators. Also, some doctors worry that the machines could…… MORE
Texas abortion clinics turn to the Supreme Court
Washington (AP) – Abortion clinics in Texas are asking the Supreme Court to step in to allow certain abortions to continue during the coronavirus pandemic. The clinics filed an emergency motion Saturday asking the justices to overturn a lower-court order and allow abortions when they can be performed using medication. In a medication abortion a…… MORE
Texas hospitals are preparing to get even busier
UNDATED (AP) – Texas officials continue to brace for for a surge in hospital visits driven by the new coronavirus. In Houston and Dallas, medical shelters have been put up proactively to relieve pressure on hospitals ahead of the surge in COVID-19 patients expected in the coming weeks. Governor Greg Abbott says that Texas is…… MORE
World Covid Cases Surpass 1.7 Million; North Texas Numbers Still Growing
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Confirmed world cases of the pandemic Covid 19 infection have surpassed 1.75 million cases and continue to grow. In the United States, now registering 20, 294 deaths, the death count has overtaken hard hit Italy’s numbers. Saturday, case and death numbers again climbed in North Texas: Dallas County continues to lead…… MORE
More Than 100 Additional Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Dallas County
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County is now reporting 107 additional cases of COVID-19. The report, which originated from Dallas County Health and Human Services, brings the total case count in Dallas county to 1,644. The County’s 26th and 27th deaths from COVID-19 were reported from area hospitals, including: a man in his 60’s who…… MORE
Hundreds of Dallas City Parks, Closed Easter Weekend
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, hundreds of Dallas City Parks will be closed this weekend. The city announced that the closure of all 397 parks will be shut down. The closure will remain in effect until 7a.m., Monday. According to the city, trails will remain open, but…… MORE
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