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North Texas Gun Shop Seeing an Uptick in Sales Amid COVID-19 Fears

North Texas Gun Shop Seeing an Uptick in Sales Amid COVID-19 Fears

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The gun industry is seeing an uptick in sales amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Stanyer owner of Texas Gun Experience in Downtown Grapevine says their store has been packed, with lines out the door every morning. “I think it’s personal protection. With this scenario we have going on right now, there’s a lot…MORE

Governor Abbott Waives Restrictions to Allow Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol With Food Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Governor Abbott Waives Restrictions to Allow Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol With Food Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott is offering some additional relief to restaurants that have been crippled by increased restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. The governor issued a waiver Wednesday allowing restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine and mixed drinks. Governor Abbott also ordered the Texas Alcoholic…MORE

Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Legislation Into Law

Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Legislation Into Law

CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid emergency leave. The Senate had earlier Wednesday approved the House-passed bill. The move allowed the upper chamber to devote its full attention to passing the next relief package in response…MORE

Advocacy Groups Call for Rent & Utility Relief During Coronavirus Emergency

Advocacy Groups Call for Rent & Utility Relief During Coronavirus Emergency

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Advocacy groups are calling for rent and utility relief during the coronavirus emergency A petition effort calls for the City of Dallas and Dallas County to place an immediate moratorium on all evictions and utility shut-offs. in the meantime, Wes Helm with ‘Faith in Texas‘ suggests that residents contact their utility,…MORE

North Texas Auto Workers Affected by COVID-19 Related Shutdown

North Texas Auto Workers Affected by COVID-19 Related Shutdown

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some 50,000 auto workers at GM/Arlington will impacted by an nationwide shutdown of auto plants by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler. The Big 3 automakers are temporarily closing all of the North American factories due to the continued spread of coronavirus. The plants will be shut down through at least…MORE

As US Governors Impose Restrictions, Texas Stays Out Of It

As US Governors Impose Restrictions, Texas Stays Out Of It

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mayors are shuttering bars, governors are closing schools and President Donald Trump says avoid groups larger than 10 people. Rapidly across the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic is thrusting leaders at every level into hard decisions about where people can go, and how many at a time. But not Texas Gov. Greg…MORE

Tarrant County Implements Strict Closures: Bars, Dine-In Restaurants, Theatres and Gyms

Tarrant County Implements Strict Closures: Bars, Dine-In Restaurants, Theatres and Gyms

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County has followed suit with Dallas county, prohibiting all dine in restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues and bars to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The county has ordered a reduction in the number of people at gatherings to either 50% occupancy or 125. However, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is taking it…MORE

Governor Abbott in Tarrant County, Addressing Procedures Following COVID-19 Death of Arlington Retirement Center Resident

Governor Abbott in Tarrant County, Addressing Procedures Following COVID-19 Death of Arlington Retirement Center Resident

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott is in Arlington addressing the first death of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, the second death in North Texas. Abbott said they’re testing everyone at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, where 77-year-old resident Patrick James died from the Coronavirus. “We are conducting a full trace of all movement of…MORE