Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News
Governor Abbott Warns of an Increase in COVID-19 Cases
(WBAB/KLIF NEWS)- Texas is likely to see an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. The Coronavirus continues to spread across Texas with a continuously increasing number of confirmed cases, but Governor...
Mar 16, 2020
Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas now has some of tightest restrictions when it comes to trying to fight COVID-19. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement Monday, “The city of Da...
Mar 16, 2020
White House Releases New Recommended Guidelines for Fighting the Coronavirus
(FDA) WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweeping guidelines meant to combat...
Mar 16, 2020
Dallas County Reports 5 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported five additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no long...
Mar 16, 2020
Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Starting at Monday at 5 A.M, Cook’s Children hospital in Fort Worth will be changing its visitation policy in response to the threat of COVID-19. Only two primary ca...
Mar 16, 2020
Heights Richardson Church Hosting Drive Thru Food Drive to Help Those Impacted by Coronavirus
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 t...
Mar 16, 2020
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...
Mar 16, 2020
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 wonde...
Mar 16, 2020
Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus; Travel Restrictions Expanded
(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus. The White House says the president’s physician has found tha...
Mar 16, 2020
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 clar...
Mar 16, 2020
