FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth has seen record numbers of West Nile Virus activity this year, prompting Tarrant County Public Health to issue a public health warning. The city has now had 110 positive mosquito samples for this season. In order to help residents fight mosquitoes, the city’s library will now be offering free…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 statistics in DFW continue to show a downward trend. According to medical experts, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the metroplex continue to fall. But, Dallas County Medical Director Phil Huang encouraged residents on Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing over the upcoming Labor day weekend. “We…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a proposed pay raise for elected officials. The proposed 2% pay bump would have included the Commissioners themselves, but the court deemed it inappropriate to pass the measure amid the continued financial impacts of COVID-19. “Because of the great pain that…… MORE
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s committed to helping Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is promising more federal resources for police and small businesses. Trump is visiting the city over the objections of some state and local leaders, fearful that he will increase tensions. The city saw unrest after a police officer shot Jacob…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked a New York prosecutor from obtaining Donald Trump’s tax returns while the president’s lawyers continue to fight a subpoena seeking the records. The three-judge panel ruled after hearing brief arguments from both sides. Trump’s lawyers had asked for a temporary stay while they appeal…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Trials are progressing and the FDA is working very closely with manufacturers to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the FDA says they are in phase 3 of the trials. Once completed, the FDA will assess the data and make a decision on if it’s safe enough to be released to…… MORE
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Trude Lamb is a standout cross country runner at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, but the name on her jersey is a sharp reminder of a man “who didn’t believe people like me were 100% human.” The sophomore, originally from Ghana, told the school board this summer that…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- All lanes for east bound I-30 at 635 are closed due to a major accident in Mesquite. Diane Tordillo with TxDOT urges everyone to avoid the area and go to the north bound 635 ramp instead. “We are thinking it’s going to be closed until about noon, Police are on scene cleaning up…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Office of Economic Development has launched Dallas ZoomProspector, an easy-to-use, interactive location planning tool. This tool allows businesses to view available commercial sites and buildings as well as critical demographic, workforce, talent, and business data. Dallas ZoomProspector is a tool that provides businesses of all sizes, but especially small businesses, the data they…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) The coronavirus pandemic is not expected to put a dent in dove hunting season. September 1st marks the start of dove season and more than 300,000 Texas hunters are expected to take part. While 2020 surveys of dove populations were cancelled due to ongoing public health concerns, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…… MORE
