(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state’s emergency effort to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, last week, temporarily blocked the state’s prohibition on medication abortions. But the panel of three justices voted in favor of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Texas woman infected with COVID-19 died last week, 102 years after her sister died from the Spanish flu. Selma Esther Ryan lived in San Antonio until three years ago when she moved into an assisted care living center in Austin at the age of 93. Her daughter, Vicki Spencer, told…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Texas’ “10 Most Wanted” has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison, Friday. 43 year old Terrol DeBaun Travis pleaded guilty in November of last year to possession of a firearm by a felon. The Crips gang member, who was considered by law enforcement as a dangerous criminal, was handed…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — 108 newly confirmed cases of Coronavirus were reported in the Metroplex, Monday. Dallas County reported 84 additional cases, while Collin County had 17, Tarrant 7, and Denton 5. Denton County also reported the only new death from the Coronavirus, bringing the four-county total to 129. in all, there are just over 49-hundred confirmed cases…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A new North Texas Initiative, Get Shift Done, is hiring laid off restaurant or hospitality workers to work shifts for non-profits in need during the COVID-19 crisis. The need for help at the food banks is surging, volunteers are staying home, so the Get Shift Done workers are filling the gap to get…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says NASCAR is working to soon return to Texas. Texas Motor Speedway said in a statement Monday that a race would not involve fans and would be enjoyed by fans via broadcast only. Drivers are isolated in their cars with no body to body contact which is why…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in North Texas but hospital equipment remains readily available. Dallas County reported no additional coronavirus related deaths for the second day in a row on Monday. This, after the deadliest week so far in the county with 33 last week. 84 additional cases were…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority is recommending all passengers wear a cloth mask or face covering when onboard DCTA vehicles to limit the spread of COVID-19. “We are following guidelines recommended by the CDC,” said Adrienne Hamilton with DCTA. “It’s not only important for DCTA but for all of us to follow CDC…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A total of 123 news cases of Coronavirus were discovered in the Metroplex, Sunday. Dallas County reported another 104 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,428 with 60 deaths. Tarrant county had just 13 new cases for a total of 1,242 and 39 deaths. In Denton County, one…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington ISD has closed one of its meal distribution centers after an employee contracted Coronavirus. The food service employee worked at Swift elementary school, but did have direct contact with families making curb-side pick ups. The district expects the facility to be closed for a week while crews disinfecting the school. the worker…… MORE
