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Dallas Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Shooting Incident

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Shooting Incident

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning at the 8090 block of Leigh Ann drive. Officers arrived and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. They were then taking to a local hospital and treated with non…MORE

Multiple Dallas Relief Fund Applications Open Monday

Multiple Dallas Relief Fund Applications Open Monday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas has set up multiple relief funds to help those effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small business owners in Dallas who have seen a significant loss in revenue due to the corona virus pandemic will be able to apply for a new small business relief fund starting Monday at…MORE

The official first quarter coronavirus death toll in Texas might be wrong

The official first quarter coronavirus death toll in Texas might be wrong

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – There is some evidence that Texas’ reported coronavirus death toll in the first quarter could be an undercount. A USA Today network analysis found the state of Texas reported 41 confirmed COVID-19 deaths from January 1 to March 31, with the first victim dying on March 17. However, the analysis also says…MORE

A virus era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities for Texas Muslims

A virus era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities for Texas Muslims

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – For Muslims in the United States, there is no other time more centered around gathering in congregation than the holy month of Ramadan. In every corner of the country, believers attend community iftar meals to break the fast, and then pack neatly into tight rows for nightly prayers at the mosque. On…MORE

Hotel chain to return government money

Hotel chain to return government money

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of high end hotel chains run by Dallas businessman Monty Bennett announced Saturday it will return all the government stimulus money it received as coronavirus relief. The group got a combined $126 million from the Small Business Administration. It says it applied for the money in good faith, and met…MORE

Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement on America and World Covid 19 Emergency

Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement on America and World Covid 19 Emergency

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Former President George W. Bush issued a short recorded statement on Instagram today, calling on Americans to unify and support each other during these times of the Covid 19 pandemic. The former President urged creative processes to fight the pandemic, and find common ground with others, as federal lawmakers and governors…MORE

Covid 19 Numbers Still Growing Across North Texas

Covid 19 Numbers Still Growing Across North Texas

(DALLAS) – WBAP/KLIF – On the heels of a record setting new Covid 19 caseload number of 187 announced on Friday, Dallas County on Saturday reported two additional deaths related to the virus, and 181 new cases.  Almost 79% of those hospitalized are critical care workers, including those in the industries of healthcare, first responders,…MORE

Outbreak of Coronavirus In Small Rural Lamar County

Outbreak of Coronavirus In Small Rural Lamar County

PARIS, Texas (AP) – Barely a week ago, rural Lamar County could make a pretty good argument for Texas’ reopening on Friday. Only a handful of the 50,000 residents in the county on the border with Oklahoma had tested positive for the coronavirus. None had died. Then an outbreak at a nursing home turned up…MORE

Exxon profits drop as most of the world stays home

Exxon profits drop as most of the world stays home

New York (AP) – Profits fell at Exxon Mobil during the first quarter as the global pandemic began to erode oil demand. The Irving, Texas oil giant lost $610 million in the first quarter, down 126% from the same time last year. Revenue was $56.16 billion, down 12% year over year. And Chevron Corp. turned…MORE