AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered coronavirus testing for all Texas nursing home residents and staff after the White House urged the nation’s governors to do so as deaths mount nationwide. The directive by Abbott, a Republican, to state health officials came hours after Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the…… MORE
New York (WBAP/KLIF) – New York’s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo said his state is investigating the 85 cases of a coronavirus-related illness that is impacting children and has symptoms similar to toxic shock- syndrome instead of the usual COVID-19 symptoms. Cuomo said during a news conference Sunday: “Its symptoms are similar to toxic shock-like syndrome…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A threatening Facebook rant against having to wear a mask got a Dallas law firm employee canned from his job. 52-year old Kevin Bain’s post referenced a Whole Foods store in Highland Park, saying that any business that insists he wear a mask, “will get told to kiss my corona [expletive], and…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Federal Medical Center, a federal prison in Fort Worth is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, 636 FMC inmates tested positive for COVID-19, which is a little over 40% of the prison’s total population. The website also states 5 inmates have died and 4…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the Coronavirus continues to spread, maintaining a healthy sanitized environment is the concern of many citizens in DFW. That is why European Auto Service Repair is now offering to fully sanitize your car for free. “We just want to help out the people that have helped us out,” said Service Manger David…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Supporters for a judge who jailed a Dallas salon owner for Contempt of Court rallied outside the George Allen Courthouse Monday afternoon. Dallas Judge Eric Moye received criticism and support for sentencing Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther to jail for contempt of court after she kept her salon open amid Coronavirus restrictions Protesters…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The To-Go alcoholic beverage opportunity has been popular throughout the state, but some want to make sure it stays. President of the popular taco chain Rusty Taco Brendan Mauri has started a petition to allow to-go alcoholic drinks after the pandemic has ended. “It’s something guest are looking for it’s something we…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A push to pardon former Oklahoma zoo keeper and star of the Netflix series “Tiger King” is about to hit the road. “Joe Exotic” has formed a team to request a pardon from President Trump to free him from one of the most coronavirus infested prisons in the U-S. Joe Exotic is being…… MORE
COMMERCE (WBAP/KLIF) – A database created at a North Texas University is gaining popularity across the state. The database is intended to provide informative and relevant news regarding coronavirus to decision makers. “They needed someone keeping up with the headlines so they could stay focused on the university’s response,” said Brian McGinley, Assistant Director of…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Keurig Dr. Pepper is encouraging consumers to show their appreciation to healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media in honor of National Hospital Week. The Plano and Burlington, Massachusetts-based company will give a free cup of coffee to a hospital worker, up to one million…… MORE
