(WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump approved a disaster declaration for the State of Texas on Wednesday as COVID-19 continues to spread statewide. According to the White House, the President’s action makes Federal funding available for Crisis Counseling for affected individuals in all areas of Texas. Federal funding is also available to State and eligible local governments…… MORE
Plano Mayor Chooses to Self Quarantine Amid Confusing Restrictions in Multi-County City
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere says there is confusion in the community right now, regarding the orders issued by governmental entities regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Plano is under a State order, a Denton County order, a Collin County order and the City’s own Emergency Declaration. While there are few differences among…… MORE
Farmers Branch Mayor Paying for Meals to Support Local Businesses
FARMERS BRANCH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Mayor of Farmers Branch is providing free meals to the first 100 people who order food from any of the city’s restaurants. Mayor Robert Dye said it’s a way to support local businesses who are struggling with sales during this time. “When I hear that restaurant revenue business is down 50-66%…… MORE
Ford Recalls 268,000 Cars in North America Over Faulty Door Latches
DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling more than 268,000 cars in North America to fix doors that could open unexpectedly or may not close. The recall covers the 2014 through 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the 2014 and 2015 Ford Fiesta. Cars in Mexico, U.S. territories and 16 states with high temperatures are…… MORE
Braum’s Ice Cream Founder Dead at 92
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores says its founder, Bill Braum, has died. He was 92. The company announced the death Tuesday. The company says in a statement that Braum died Monday at his home in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Kansas town where he worked for the small…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: “Stay Home Y’all,” and Who Can Sue Who over the Virus?
0:01 — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price joins the show to talk about Tarrant County’s stay-at-home order, and why they decided to enact a couple of days after Dallas did. 3:33 — Can you sue someone for infecting you with the Coronavirus? What about your employer for making you work while feeling unsafe? Or if…… MORE
Amid a Cancelled Festival Three North Texans Win SXSW Film Awards
Austin, Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The decades old South by Southwest Festival in Austin was among the first major gatherings canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers went ahead with one of the festival highlights — its film awards. Awards were handed out virtually, for a film festival that never happened; winners included 3 North…… MORE
Senate Leaders Strike a Deal on a Massive Coronavirus Aid Package
WASHINGTON – The White House and Senate leaders of both U.S. political parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping $2 trillion measure to aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Top White House aide Eric Ueland announced the agreement in a Capitol hallway shortly after midnight.…… MORE
15 New Coronavirus Cases In Denton County
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Denton county, bringing the total number of county-wide cases to 51. Twenty-six of those are 50 years of age or older, while 10 of the cases are residents in their 20’s. Fifteen of the victims are currently hospitalized. County health officials report that 21…… MORE
Feds Award $16-Million to Feed Older Texans During COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Federal government has awarded over $16-million to Texas to provide meals to older residents. The money is part of a $250-million Department of Health and Human Services grant that came as a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. H-H-S Secretary Alex Azar knows the elderly are hardest hit. Azar says…… MORE
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