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Loads of Hope: Tide Cleaners Offers Free Laundry Services for First Responders, Medical Personnel in Dallas County

Loads of Hope: Tide Cleaners Offers Free Laundry Services for First Responders, Medical Personnel in Dallas County

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and their immediate family can locate a nearby Tide Cleaners and get their personal clothes washed and dry cleaned for free. Front-line responders are putting their safety on the line every day to ensure the health and well-being of the Dallas community during the current COVID-19 Pandemic and…MORE

Dallas, Tarrant Counties Report Additional COVID-19 Deaths

Dallas, Tarrant Counties Report Additional COVID-19 Deaths

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 2,300 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the DFW metroplex with well over 40 deaths, as of Tuesday afternoon. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 106 additional positive cases of the virus Tuesday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 1,261. The 19th death from COVID-19 in…MORE

FEMA Denies Federal Funds Request for Dallas Tornado Recovery, Governor Appeals

FEMA Denies Federal Funds Request for Dallas Tornado Recovery, Governor Appeals

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Governor’s office is working with the City of Dallas to appeal a FEMA decision to deny federal disaster money related to last year’s string of damaging tornadoes. In order to receive the federal funds Dallas had to prove it suffered more than $38 million dollars in uninsured damages. According to…MORE

HHS Watchdog: Significant Challenges to Hospital COVID-19 Response; Trump Says, “It’s just wrong”

HHS Watchdog: Significant Challenges to Hospital COVID-19 Response; Trump Says, “It’s just wrong”

CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force  updated the nation on continued efforts to respond to the pandemic. The debate over using an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19 has erupted at the White House. Senior Trump administration adviser Peter Navarro is speaking out emphatically for using…MORE

Nursing home patients trying unproven virus drug in Texas

Nursing home patients trying unproven virus drug in Texas

Search AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says about 30 nursing home residents near Houston who tested positive for the coronavirus are receiving treatment with an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19. He also said Texas is on a path to be well-stocked with protective equipment, like masks and gloves,…MORE

New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Options Available to Tarrant County Residents

New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Options Available to Tarrant County Residents

Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County has four new coronavirus drive-through test sites for residents. They’re operated by urgent care for kids. While the facilities typically focus on pediatric care, tests are open to adults who have COVID-19 symptoms. There are two locations in Fort Worth and sites in Arlington and Mansfield. An online…MORE

Minnie’s Food Pantry In Plano With An Urgent Call For Help Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Minnie’s Food Pantry In Plano With An Urgent Call For Help Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the Easter holiday approaches, Minnie’s Food Pantry’ in Plano is asking for the public’s help during the coronavirus pandemic. Founder Cheryl Jackson says she has worked for non-profits for 30 years, but has never seen anything like this. “I have never seen such gratitude, first of all, from someone trying…MORE

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Hosting Virtual Events to Help Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Hosting Virtual Events to Help Businesses Affected by COVID-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is providing virtual events for businesses needing resources amid COVID-19. There’s a whole schedule of events this week so local businesses can be in the know regarding stimulus funding, marketing strategies and how to keep your employees motivated. Fort Worth Chamber’s Chris Strayer says they want…MORE

State and Local Leaders Assessing Medical Supplies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

State and Local Leaders Assessing Medical Supplies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Twenty-one hospitals have reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers this week to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s office. Dallas hospitals are required to report the information pursuant to the City of Dallas emergency regulations enacted by Mayor Johnson during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the city, the reporting requirements are meant to provide data…MORE