Philadelphia (WBAP/KLIF) – An American Airlines flight attendant stationed in Philadelphia has died of the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Paul Frishkorn was 65, and had worked for more than 30 years with U.S. Airways, and American Airlines. Fort Worth-based American Airlines has had a handful of employees diagnosed with Covid-19, including a baggage handler at DFW Airport,…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas’ Public Utilities Commission has put a hold on residential water and power shutoffs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the newly announced program customers may be able to avoid disconnects for up to six months. In addition, electric, water, and sewer providers also must suspend late fees. The new rule does not…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant Area Food Bank plans to distribute 25 pound boxes of non-perishable food to families Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. The food bank says it has enough for 250 families. The boxes will be handed out at two Fort Worth elementary schools: Como Elementary in the 4000 block…… MORE
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread across Dallas County, citizens should expect to see more National Guard members in the area. Dallas county Judge Clay Jenkins says they have requested the help from national guard disease detectives to work with possibly infected patients. “If a person gets sick and they were around other…… MORE
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The city of Carrollton is latest to decide to postpone May elections due to public safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. Elections were originally supposed to take place May 2nd but have now been moved to November 3rd. All records including candidate filings, mail in voter applications, ballot proofs, and printed ballots will…… MORE
DALLAS/FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Winners have been announced in the 2019 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters contest. WBAP/KLIF Reporter Clayton Neville won 1st place for Spot News by a Reporter for his coverage of the August 2019 El Paso Shooting. The WBAP News Team was awarded 2nd place for Spot Coverage by a Station for coverage…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Denton County now has a total of 83 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and it’s first reported death of a Lewisville man in his 40’s. Doctor Matt Richardson with Denton County Health said there are 8 cases at the Denton State Supported Living Center, that houses more than 400 people with intellectual and developmental…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Thursday mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for people traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the Governor, the Executive…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Residents who have personal protective supplies, such as gloves and masks are encouraged to drop them off curbside starting on Thursday, March 26, at four Fort Worth Public Library locations and area Goodwill Donation Centers. Because of precautions medical personnel and individuals are taking to avoid the spread of COVID-19, some items…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of McKinney has increased restrictions put in place by Collin County this week and issued a shelter-in-place order for residents and the closure of non-essential businesses. The order took effect around midnight Thursday and will remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. April 2. Residents are allowed to go outside for…… MORE
