DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A new North Texas Initiative, Get Shift Done, is hiring laid off restaurant or hospitality workers to work shifts for non-profits in need during the COVID-19 crisis. The need for help at the food banks is surging, volunteers are staying home, so the Get Shift Done workers are filling the gap to get…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says NASCAR is working to soon return to Texas. Texas Motor Speedway said in a statement Monday that a race would not involve fans and would be enjoyed by fans via broadcast only. Drivers are isolated in their cars with no body to body contact which is why…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in North Texas but hospital equipment remains readily available. Dallas County reported no additional coronavirus related deaths for the second day in a row on Monday. This, after the deadliest week so far in the county with 33 last week. 84 additional cases were…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority is recommending all passengers wear a cloth mask or face covering when onboard DCTA vehicles to limit the spread of COVID-19. “We are following guidelines recommended by the CDC,” said Adrienne Hamilton with DCTA. “It’s not only important for DCTA but for all of us to follow CDC…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A total of 123 news cases of Coronavirus were discovered in the Metroplex, Sunday. Dallas County reported another 104 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,428 with 60 deaths. Tarrant county had just 13 new cases for a total of 1,242 and 39 deaths. In Denton County, one…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington ISD has closed one of its meal distribution centers after an employee contracted Coronavirus. The food service employee worked at Swift elementary school, but did have direct contact with families making curb-side pick ups. The district expects the facility to be closed for a week while crews disinfecting the school. the worker…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — COVID-19 has forced Dallas-based Neiman Marcus into bankruptcy. The company is preparing to file next week as it deals with economic hardships associated with the Coronavirus shut-down. The move affects 14,000 employees nationwide. The pandemic has forced many retailers to shut down, costing companies millions of dollars. Neiman Marcus would be the first first…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Fort Worth’s largest companies has entered the battle to produce more PPE’s. Contact lens solution maker Alcon is now producing hand sanitizer for first responders. The company employs about 4,000 people in Fort Worth and has altered its production line to manufacture face shields and hand sanitizer. Ed McGough says the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County has opened COVID-19 testing to retail workers who continue to work essential jobs at places like Tom Thumb, Walmart and Costco as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Dallas County Judge Clay announced Monday that testing at the American Airlines Center and Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas is open to…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Small business owners unable to receive payroll protection fund money may have a second chance. All of the $349-billion ran out last week, however Congress is poised to add another $370-billion to the fund. Fort Worth BBVA’s Brian Happle says time is of the essence and applicants should have their 941 statement, as…… MORE
