DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is encouraging online reporting for certain crimes during the coronavirus pandemic. The department confirmed this week its fourth Officer to test positive for coronavirus. To limit contact between Officers and the general public, Major Israel Herrera said victims of some non-violent crimes are being directed to report them online.…… MORE
HUTCHINS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lost a hot commodity today. An 18-wheeler trailer overturned and caught fire at West Bound I-20 at I-45 in Hutchins. The wreck threw hundreds of industrial-sized toilet paper rolls all over the highway. WFAA TV’s Mike Forbes was on the scene and said the timing couldn’t have been worse. “It’s…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is urging Americans to heed his administration’s guidelines for responding to the coronavirus pandemic, calling it “a matter of life and death.” The president’s warning on Tuesday came with new projections that there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. even if social distancing guidelines are maintained.…… MORE
DALLAS – April 1, 2020 – No April Fool’s joke here. The State Fair of Texas really is looking for the next Voice of Big Tex. Do you think you have the perfect voice to fit our Texas-sized cowboy? We know, it’s a tall task, (55-foot tall to be exact,) but if you’re up for…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Dallas Water Utilities Department announces changes to disconnections for non payment due to the COVID-19 crisis. Instead, the city is offering payment arrangements to its customers. The city’s automated system said “The City of Dallas stands ready to help any customer in need. To support our customers, effective…… MORE
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- With many people laid off from work due to COVID-19, it may be difficult for some to pay for rent April 1st. Greg Fell, a Landlord/Tenant Lawyer in Richardson said he’s had a lot of calls asking what’s going to happen with evictions. Fell said there are laws in place right now that…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The DFW metroplex is seeing a continued increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths. As of 10:00 am March 31, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 82 additional positive cases, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 631. The 12th and 13th deaths from COVID-19 were reported, including of a man in…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he is requiring Texans to only leave their homes for “essential services” as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb. The Governor said the Executive Order shouldn’t be considered a “stay at home” or “shelter in place” order because Texans are allowed to leave…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas chef has prepared hundreds of meals and is delivering it to doctors and medical staff at UT Southwestern Tuesday and Parkland Hospital Friday. Luke Rogers Executive Chef of Savor in Klyde Warren Park said they made all sorts of fresh pastas for those working to treat patients for COVID-19. “With the restaurant…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the coronavirus outbreak continues nationwide, some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers across the country are striking to demand better safeguards while on the job. The one-day strike is in response to the growing outrage among low-wage workers who are serving the needs of residents who can stay safe while working…… MORE
