FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is ready to get things open again. “I’m done with this virus and I’m ready for public health to just work on this virus…it’s time to just open up our economy and get our businesses back on track and get people lives back,” said Price. Price said…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The latest jobless claims report shows the COVID-19 pandemic still has a tight grip on the nation’s economy. According to the Labor Department, 837,000 Americans filed first time unemployment benefits last week. That figure is down from 873,000 the previous week. The weekly numbers are seven times higher than the average…… MORE
DOVER, Del. (AP) – The official committee representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy is asking the judge for permission to issue subpoenas for information it claims is being withheld by the organization and its local councils. Committee attorneys say they need to review financial records, troop rosters and…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Arlington’s Globe Life Field can finally welcome fans, but it will be limited. Major League Baseball will allow a limited number of fans to attend the National League Championship Series and World Series hosted at Globe Life Field. In conjunction with the Texas Rangers, MLB will make approximately 11,500 tickets available for each…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is launching a public awareness campaign, designed to slow spread of COVID-19 through personal testimonials from residents, community leaders and organizations. “We know this year has been very difficult for many of us and we’re all tired of staying at home, wearing masks, and seeing our friends and loved ones through screens; but now is not the time to let…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A Congressman from Texas is calling for consistency when it comes to a “peaceful transfer of power.” The U.S. House passed a resolution this week reaffirming a commitment to a peaceful transfer of power. It specifically called out the President which Congressman Louie Gohmert said is a slap at the Commander in Chief.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy price reaffirmed the city’s commitment to public safety on Wednesday after a recent rise in crime was highlighted during this week’s Presidential debate. Debate Moderator Chris Wallace asked President Trump Tuesday night about the relationship between spikes in crime and political affiliation. “There have been equivalent spikes…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – The presidential debate commission says it will make changes to future debate formats to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to keep control of the debate because of frequent interruptions, primarily by the president. The commission said…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The country music world has lost a legend. Singer, songwriter for Elvis Presley, actor and TV host Mac Davis has died at 78. The Lubbock, Texas native’s manager said he passed away Tuesday after heart surgery, according to the Associated Press. Some of his more notable hits for Presley included…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Health Department announces three new efforts to help with testing and contact tracing. The first, The Health Department has rolled out at home testing. It’s a pilot program so it’s pretty limited right now with only 50 at home testing kits available daily. However, Public Health Director Vinny Taneja…… MORE
