DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas announced Tuesday that the 2020 fair is canceled out of safety precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes as Texas experiences a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the State Fair of Texas will…… MORE
White Oak, MD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Food and Drug Administration has added more brands to its list of recalled hand sanitizer products that may contain methanol. Two weeks ago, the FDA warned Americans to stop using nine hand sanitizer products over potential presence of the substance, also known as wood alcohol. The agency issued…… MORE
Bloomington, Indiana (WBAP/KLIF) – A black man in Indiana took to social media to recount an alleged assault by a group of white men who threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property over the 4th of July weekend. Booker is a civil rights activist and member…… MORE
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lt.Gov. Dan Patrick says he thinks the party’s decision to proceed with a live convention is “unwise,” but he plans to be there. “I watched all three hours of the SREC debate on Thursday night,” Patrick said in his statement. “I agree with the 20 people who believe it is…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Federal data shows Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s broadcasting company in Houston was among the Texas companies that received a government loan in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Patrick spokeswoman Sherry Sylvester said received $179,000 from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. She says the money was used to cover…… MORE
(AP) – As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistic relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on by lockdowns, school closures and shuttered businesses. But now that new deadline is rapidly…… MORE
ORLANDO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- COVID-19 continues to have an effect on the world of sports. On Monday, FC Dallas announced 10 players and one coach has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Major League Soccer organization then made the decision to withdrawal the team from the ‘MLS is Back Tournament’ just two days before its start in…… MORE
Update: Hubanks was found safe Monday evening. Fort Worth Police tweeting that she was found safe at 7:20pm and that the investigation will continue. Original Story: FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fort Worth Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Miranda Hubanks. She is being described as a 13-year-old black girl who is…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Coronavirus cases continue to rise in parts of North Texas as the number of statewide cases surpassed 200,000 on Monday. Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting a record 1,214 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 27,054, including 401 deaths. “Today we’ve…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Medical professionals are providing guidance for Texans on the risk level of specific activities amid a growing number of coronavirus cases. The Texas Medical Association has created and released a COVID-19 risk level chart. “It’s based on what we think around how transmission of coronavirus is occurring,” said TMA Task Force Member John…… MORE
