DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas will soon have the capability to test more people for COVID-19. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says in about a week, Walgreens will open two North Texas testing sites. One will be at 2060 S Buckner Blvd in Dallas and the other on 8600 Camp Bowie West in Fort Worth. “Once…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County order requiring face coverings won’t be punishable by law if violated following a heated emergency meeting of the Commissioners Court on Friday. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is requiring that face coverings be worn in all Dallas County stores and businesses. The order initially allowed for fines and possible…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to medical experts, DFW could be nearing its peak as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 124 additional positive cases on Friday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 2,190. Five additional deaths were reported in Dallas County, including a Dallas woman…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Congressman Marc Veasy of Fort Worth hosts a Facebook Live Event to answer any questions regarding what Congress is doing to help constituents during COVID-19. Veasy says with the Payment Protection Program, through April 13th, Texas received the most of any state when it came to PPP dollars. He said Texas had…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Alto, a Dallas-based rideshare company is expanding in Fort Worth this week. Alto CEO Will Coleman said Alto is known for its elevated, high quality and clean services. Coleman said Alto is unlike any other rideshare because all of the vehicles are owned by the company and all drivers are W-2 employees.…… MORE
AUSTIN (AP) – Governor Greg Abbott is starting to reopen Texas with orders that allow retail shops to sell items curbside and lets visitors back into state parks. On Friday, he also lifted restrictions on nonessential surgeries that have banned doctors from operating rooms for weeks. Abbott said the eased restrictions will be phased in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the fitness industry and forced one of its titans to shutter dozens of its locations. Gold’s Gym announced it’s permanently closing 30 company-owned locations across the country including 11 in Texas. In a message posted on Facebook, the company assured it’s customers and staff that the…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – More than 100 Texas mayors are urging the state’s Congressional delegation to give all cities the same access to federal coronavirus relief funds. President Donald Trump signed a coronavirus aid bill into law last month that allocates $150 billion to states and local governments but it limits how cities with…… MORE
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A growing number of protests are being staged across the U.S. to oppose stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Protesters rallied in Michigan on Wednesday; and Oklahoma, Ohio, Virginia and Texas on Thursday. With chants of “Free Texas,” and “Make America Free Again,” about 50-60 people demonstrated outside the Texas Governor’s…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — President Trump has appointed senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to the country’s task force charged with re-opening the economy. According to Cornyn businesses will likely have to implement an employee screening system similar to his experience at the White House. The president’s three-phase plan is aimed at getting Americans back to work. Cornyn…… MORE
