WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reached an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus testing program to facilitate reopening the economy. Trump has announced his support,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order to start reopening the state. Under this order, retail businesses will be able to provide to go services starting April 24th. Angie Freed General Manager for Galleria Dallas said the process is simple, you order your item online or over the phone and then a staff member will bring…… MORE
BAYTOWN (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for seven people, including three children, after receiving a distress call from a boater last night in Cedar Bayou near Baytown, about 25 miles east of Houston. The Coast Guard said the boater told dispatch the boat was taking on water. All radio communication were lost…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — As part of Texas governor Greg Abbott’s “gradual unraveling” of Coronavirus restrictions, state parks are reopening . About 120 people, Monday, made reservations for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the pristine attractions in the Texas hill country. This is the first opportunity for visitors since state parks were temporarily closed earlier…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Medical professionals are concerned that the fear of Coronavirus is causing those needing medical care to avoid getting treatment. According to doctor John Rolland, hospitals are seeing a tremendous reduction in the number of emergency room visits. Rolland says hospitals are doing all they can to reduce the risk of contracting the virus…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — After billions of dollars being lost in North Texas due to the COVID-19 business shut-down, many Texans are ready to head back to work. As more reports surface that the Coronavirus doesn’t appear as deadly as first thought, many Texas counties are focusing on people’s livelihoods. Parker County Judge Pat Dean is concerned…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state’s emergency effort to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, last week, temporarily blocked the state’s prohibition on medication abortions. But the panel of three justices voted in favor of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Texas woman infected with COVID-19 died last week, 102 years after her sister died from the Spanish flu. Selma Esther Ryan lived in San Antonio until three years ago when she moved into an assisted care living center in Austin at the age of 93. Her daughter, Vicki Spencer, told…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Texas’ “10 Most Wanted” has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison, Friday. 43 year old Terrol DeBaun Travis pleaded guilty in November of last year to possession of a firearm by a felon. The Crips gang member, who was considered by law enforcement as a dangerous criminal, was handed…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — 108 newly confirmed cases of Coronavirus were reported in the Metroplex, Monday. Dallas County reported 84 additional cases, while Collin County had 17, Tarrant 7, and Denton 5. Denton County also reported the only new death from the Coronavirus, bringing the four-county total to 129. in all, there are just over 49-hundred confirmed cases…… MORE
