DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Restrictions put into place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have caused an increase in layoffs across Texas. But Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the government should provide assistance to those effected by the pandemic. He spoke on WFAA’s Inside Texas Politics, “The government’s mayor is the peoples money its tax money…… MORE
Gamestop closing all its stores
Grapevine (WBAP/KLIF) – Grapevine based GameStop is closing all of its U.S. retail stores, and working exclusively online. The video game retailer says in response to the coronavirus threat it will continue to process orders placed at gamestop.com, and offer its customers either curbside pick-up or delivery. Ironically, GameStop’s C.E.O. says the company is experiencing…… MORE
Travel restrictions coming to the border with Mexico
San Diego (AP) – U.S. officials are expected to announce new restrictions on the southern border by the end of the week as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. and Mexico have been working on plans to halt much of the cross-border travel without disrupting trade. Officials on both…… MORE
There are now more than 300 Coronavirus cases in Texas
DALLAS (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Texas now tops 300. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Saturday 304 people have tested positive for the virus, up from about 200 on Friday. The number of deaths in the state remained at five. Dallas County has the greatest number of cases with…… MORE
Dallas County Announces New Restrictions to Battle COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the total amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dallas County approaches 100, County Judge Clay Jenkins announced new restrictions that will go into effect Sunday morning. The restrictions focus heavily on social distancing, and are now prohibiting outdoor gatherings that bring people within 6 feet of each other. “We’ll have officers…… MORE
Tarrant County Enforces New Restrictions to Combat COVID-19
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- With now 42 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, Judge Glen Whitley has enforced more precautions to battle the rapid spread of the virus. The new restrictions include closing all worship services, but will allow them to operate online. All malls and non-essential retail establishments are also being closed. These…… MORE
Four New Cases of COVID-19 Announced at ‘Denton State Supported Living Center’ + Six Additional New Cases
Update: 3/21/20 @ 4:31pm Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has announced six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Denton County. This increases the countywide total to 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Denton County Total 24 Town/City Aubrey 1 Carrollton 1 Denton 7 Double Oak 1 Frisco 4 Justin 1 Lewisville 5…… MORE
Country Music Singer Kenny Rogers, Dead At 81
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Kenny Rogers, who embodied “The Gambler” persona and whose musical career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, has died at 81. A representative says Rogers died at home in Georgia on Friday night. The Houston-born balladeer with a husky voice had hits like “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” with…… MORE
Denton is delaying its election
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton City Council Friday night amended its earlier declaration of disaster in order to postpone its scheduled May 2 city council election. Exactly when that election will be held has not yet been decided. The city of Denton will petition the state government for an alternative date that, of course, must…… MORE
A second Dallas Police officer has COVID-19
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is now dealing with its second confirmed case of COVID-19. An officer in the Central Patrol Division tested positive for the Coronavirus Friday. His last day on the job was Thursday, March 12. That officer has been isolated, and reportedly is doing well. One close contact co-worker is…… MORE
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