(WBAP/KLIF) – Several states are pushing to host the Republican National Convention August if North Carolina doesn’t. The open invitations come after President Trump threatened to move the convention out of Charlotte if coronavirus restrictions aren’t loosened there. The President said in a series of tweets this week that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper won’t commit to a full venue…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Three North Texas cities are partnering to assist local families and restaurants in need. ‘Team Up to Fight Hunger’ is a collaboration of Sachse, Wylie, Murphy and area community partners to provide food to people and families in need while supporting local restaurants. As part of the program, families receive vouchers after completing…… MORE
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Tuesday expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state’s plan to safely and strategically open. With the proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls can begin operations with limited occupancy or regulations…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Fire Department has released video of a terrifying incident in the hope that the public can help them identify a man accused of threatening to burn a hotel clerk alive before setting the lobby on fire this week. In a Facebook post, Fort Worth Fire investigators said…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will implement extensive new safety measures and hygiene protocols, including new advanced technology systems to protect guests and employees. The parks will reopen when it is safe to do so, upon clearance from the Governor’s Office in conjunction with state and local health officials. The…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The arts industry has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 after hundreds of shows and performances were forced to cancel. “It’s been a big blow because all of theaters have closed their doors…everything trickles down and snowballs… it’s going to take a while to get the engine back running again,” said Karen Wiley,…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office confirms its first COVID-19 related inmate death. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, a 67-year-old inmate died from covid-19 Saturday, May 23. He was transferred to John Peter Smith Hospital on May 3rd. Officials say he man had underlying health issues. The Sheriff’s Office said the…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The contact tracing method of tracking COVID-19 has been used by Texas in the battle against the virus, and recently the state has decided to more than double the amount of contact tracers on the job to 4,000. But there are some who are against it. “COVID while it’s real it’s just…… MORE
BOWIE, TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Volunteers have been pouring into the small town of Bowie just three days after a EF1 tornado brought destruction to businesses and homes. Even on a rainy memorial day weekend multiple volunteers and ministries brought food, supplies and simple conversation to the small town. “We’re going door to door and everywhere…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Three people are dead and two more are injured after a drunk driver incident in west Dallas Monday morning. Dallas Police say the 23-year old suspect ran a red light in his SUV and collided with the victim’s Toyota Camry, which then struck two additional vehicles. The 47 year old man driving and…… MORE
