(Note: As we all work from separate locations due to COVID-19, we are still working out the kinks. Including podcast posting. The normal production you’re used to hearing will be back soon!) 0:01 — Dr. Sheri Neill is a Music Education professor from TCU who has spent the last several weeks in Italy…and she’s still…… MORE
Tokyo Olympics Officially Delayed
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) – The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021. The International Olympic Committee along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organizers have decided that the Tokyo Games cannot go ahead as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The IOC says the games will be held “not…… MORE
Texas Moves to Ban Most Abortions Due to Virus Outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don’t qualify as essential surgeries. Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that the order issued over the weekend by Gov. Greg Abbott barred “any type of abortion that is…… MORE
Trump Considers the Economic Impact of Shutdown as Backlash Grows
Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump’s push to get the U.S. economy back on a fast track is expected to front and center today, even when some experts warn social distancing and shutdown of many businesses should continue for as much as a couple months. President Trump says he wants to reopen the country for…… MORE
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Suggests Seniors Like Him Are Willing to Die to Get the Economy Moving
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick agrees with President Trump who believes that the economy needs to get moving again, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. During the coronavirus briefing Monday Trump said, :”Our country wasn’t meant to be shut down.” “This is not a country that was built for…… MORE
Flight Attendants at North Texas Airlines Allowed to Wear Face Masks
(WBAP/KLIF) — Flight attendants with two North Texas airlines are cleared to protect themselves from Coronavirus Southwest and American airlines gave the “green light” to allow flight attendants to wear face masks to protect against COVID-19. Fort Worth-based American Airlines made their policy change on Sunday to allow it’s workers to wear masks and gloves…… MORE
10 New Coronavirus Cases in Tarrant County
(WBAP/KLIF) TARRANT COUNTY — Tarrant County has confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 57 cases are now confirmed in the state’s third largest county. However, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says they believe it’s too early for a shelter-in-place order. Four of the new cases are in Fort Worth, while Haltom City diagnosed its…… MORE
Two Additional Coronavirus Deaths Reported in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The coronavirus death toll in North Texas continues to rise. Dallas County reported two more deaths on Tuesday, bringing the total number in the county to four. According to official with the county, the deaths were those of two men in their 60’s, both Dallas residents. One of the mean had high-risk…… MORE
Fort Worth Senior Citizens Make The Most of Quarantine, Singing Songs from Their Balconies
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As many elderly citizens are stuck inside, a Fort Worth senior living facility made the most of it. Around 100 residents at Fort Worth’s Trinity Terrace went to their balconies to sing some songs and spread a little cheer during these uncertain times. “Everyone was thrilled to be out socializing even from…… MORE
Dallas COVID-19 Testing Sites Change Criteria
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of drive thru coronavirus tests administered in North Texas is expected to rise with recently loosened requirements. When drive thru testing opened in Dallas over the weekend people under 65 would be turned away. But as of Monday afternoon the criteria changed. According to Dallas County, criteria for testing sites…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
