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COVID-19 hits Irving poultry plant

COVID-19 hits Irving poultry plant

Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – At least 40 workers at an Irving poultry processing plant have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Wisconsin based Brakebush Brothers plant employs more than 750 people. It was shut down for four days in April for a deep cleaning, and says it has strengthened its employee safety precautions. Two dozen…MORE

Traffic is increasing in DFW

Traffic is increasing in DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A new study confirms it is not imagination, traffic is increasing in DFW. Traffic Carma reports a 10% increase in morning rush hour traffic last week. It was up 22% at midday, and 15% during afternoon rush hour. According to Traffic Carma, that was all caused by an overall 20% increase…MORE

Child Pornographic Images Displayed During Dallas ISD Zoom Call Hacking Incident

Child Pornographic Images Displayed During Dallas ISD Zoom Call Hacking Incident

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the video chat service Zoom has gained huge popularity throughout the nation. But a recent hacking incident has some doubting its safety. This situation happened during a Dallas ISD Zoom meeting featuring over 60 people including students and staff, when towards the end of the call, child pornographic…MORE

Dallas Runners Dedicate 2.23 Miles to Ahmaud Arbery

Dallas Runners Dedicate 2.23 Miles to Ahmaud Arbery

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Citizens across the nation have been running to show their support for the loved ones of Ahmaud Arbery, who was murdered by two white men in February while jogging in his Georgia neighborhood. Dallas citizen Nick Marino organized a downtown Dallas run starting at victory plaza. “We’re out her for one major…MORE

Senator Cruz Picks Dallas Salon for Haircut as Phased Reopening Continues

Senator Cruz Picks Dallas Salon for Haircut as Phased Reopening Continues

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Barber shops, nail salons, tanning salons, and hair salons in North Texas were able to reopen their doors Friday as statewide coronavirus restrictions that kept them closed for months were lifted. “This is the longest my hair has ever been,” said a Richardson said man waiting in line at his local barber…MORE

City of Dallas to Furlough Hundreds of Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

City of Dallas to Furlough Hundreds of Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is unable to escape financial struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas city officials said Friday that a budget shortfall of $25 million is forcing tough decisions at City Hall. Approximately 500 employees will be furloughed from May 13 until July 31. “Impacted employees across ten departments have…MORE

Vice President Pence’s Press Secretary Tests Positive

Vice President Pence’s Press Secretary Tests Positive

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus. That makes her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week, which is leading the Trump administration to step up safety protocols. Pence’s spokeswoman Katie Miller tested positive Friday. She had been…MORE

Denton County Announces Up to $10,000 in Grants for Covid Impacted Small Businesses

Denton County Announces Up to $10,000 in Grants for Covid Impacted Small Businesses

DENTON COUNTY – WBAP/KLIF – Denton County Commissioners have announced 2.2 million dollars in grants for businesses negatively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. Businesses are eligible for up to $10,000 in grants individually, and the first phase of applications will seek to find those smaller businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, whether fully or…MORE

Metroplex Covid Numbers Up Again Friday

(DALLAS) – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County today reported ten additional deaths related to the Covid 19 virus, and 249 additional cases.   Tarrant County today reports 5 new deaths and 171 new cases of the new corona virus.   That is the highest number of new cases in the county since the pandemic began. Collin County reported…MORE