NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders across DFW were honored Wednesday during a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels. The jets have been making special appearances in cities across the country as a way to show appreciation to doctors, nurses and other essential workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Jets were in the metroplex for…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington has partnered with Tarrant County, the Texas Rangers, Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to provide protective masks for free to employees at Arlington businesses and restaurants. These 250,000 masks, which will be distributed to businesses on a first-come, first-serve…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, the joint giving effort between United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Dallas Cowboys, closed out 18 hours of philanthropy with nearly 45,000 donors giving more than $20.7 million to more than 2,500 North Texas nonprofits. Additionally, more than 9,400 donors pledged nearly 300,000 volunteer…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — After Governor Greg Abbott gave orders for opening Texas, Dallas County commissioners filed a supplemental order that affects businesses. Judge Clay Jenkins says the recommendations made by the governor are now requirements in Dallas county. Jenkins is confident local businesses will follow the new regulations. He says the new order deals with how…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas has over 33,000 COVID-19 cases, almost 9,000 of which are in North Texas. Denton and Collin counties each report over 800 cases, while Tarrant county has nearly 2,700. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says a startling statistic is now emerging with many of the new cases involving those under 65 years of…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business amid state and local coronavirus restrictions was sanctioned by a District Judge on Tuesday. Shelley Luther opened Salon A La Mode last month while the state’s version of a stay at home order was still in effect. Under the order, salons were…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that COVID-19 testing continues to ramp up across the state as his phased reopening slowly continues. Phase 1 began last Friday with the opening of restaurants, movie theaters, malls, and retail stores at 25% capacity. Increased testing and a decline in COVID-19 statistics will allow more…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite push back from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Dallas County will allow potential voters to cast a ballot by mail in any 2020 election over concerns regarding contracting the coronavirus. The Dallas County Commissioners court took virtual public comment on the topic before passing the measure 4 to 1. “Six foot…… MORE
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) – A Texas mayor says federal help is on the way following a surge in coronavirus cases that’s hitting a key region of the nation’s beef supply. Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson says she expects a “strike force” to arrive Monday in the Texas Panhandle. That’s where infections are climbing and state officials…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders believe fear could be leading to a decrease in 9-1-1 calls this spring. Plano Fire-Rescue said Tuesday that after a busy January, 9-1-1 calls dropped off, for non-COVID calls as the coronavirus started. The department is now at roughly 700 fewer runs than this time last year. “There is concern…… MORE
