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COVID-19: Another GOP Lawmaker Self-Quarantines; Texas’ Louie Gohmert Does Not

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Six Republican U.S. lawmakers have been told that they came into contact with a coronavirus-infected person at annual CPAC event in Maryland last month; 5 of them have self quarantined; 2 of them also had contact with President Trump, and one of them has decided not to isolate himself. Lawmakers who have…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing at Dallas Greyhound Bus Station

Man Hospitalized After Stabbing at Dallas Greyhound Bus Station

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- One person is now in the hospital after being cut multiple times in the neck area at the Greyhound bus station on South Lamar Street late Monday night. The suspect is a 20-year-old white male. Witnesses say he was drawing suspicion when he began speaking randomly, saying “they’re out to get me,”…MORE

Dallas County Opens a Coronavirus Call Center

Dallas County Opens a Coronavirus Call Center

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department has opened a call center that has doctors standing by to answer people’s questions about COVID-19 (coronovirus). Marissa Gonzalez with DCHHS says staff epidemiologists will answer questions from the general public between the hours of 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call  972-692-2780.  — Meantime from…MORE

Dallas County to Request Recount in Court

Dallas County to Request Recount in Court

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County Judge will hear a request this week to recount election ballots. The Dallas County Elections Department said over the weekend that it will ask for the recount after ballots from at least 44 polling machines simply weren’t counted in last Tuesday’s primary. Dallas County voters have complained about parts…MORE

Hotel Development Growth is Booming in Downtown Fort Worth

Hotel Development Growth is Booming in Downtown Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Downtown Fort Worth is in the middle of hotel development boom, ahead of a long-time proposal to expand the Fort Worth Convention Center by 2026. Nick Thomas research analyst for real estate company JLL said with this expansion and more events coming to the city since the Dickie’s Arena opened, hotel rooms…MORE

Dow Drops 7.8% as Free-fall in Oil, Virus Fears Slam Markets

Dow Drops 7.8% as Free-fall in Oil, Virus Fears Slam Markets

NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets. The sharp drops triggered the first automatic halts in trading in two decades. The price of oil…MORE

Gold Prices Hit Seven-Year High as Coronavirus Concerns Continue

Gold Prices Hit Seven-Year High as Coronavirus Concerns Continue

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- As some businesses are taking a hit because of growing Coronavirus concerns, the gold industry is booming. Gold prices hit a record high as a stock market rout on concerns over COVID-19 drive investors to safe-haven assets. Michael Wittmeyer is the CEO of Dallas-based JM Bullion. His company sells physical bars and coins…MORE

Frisco Man Tests “Presumptive Positive” For Coronavirus

Frisco Man Tests “Presumptive Positive” For Coronavirus

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Frisco man has tested presumptive positive for novel coronavirus, COVID 19. Collin County health officials said Monday the man is in his late 30’s, recently traveled to California, is stable, in home isolation, and is being monitored by county health care staff. Collin County Health Care Services is still waiting for…MORE

Plano ISD Asks Students, Staff Who Travel to Certain Countries During Coronavirus Outbreak to Self-Quarantine Upon Return

Plano ISD Asks Students, Staff Who Travel to Certain Countries During Coronavirus Outbreak to Self-Quarantine Upon Return

PLANO  (WBAP/KLIF News) – As new cases of the coronavirus continue to be confirmed nationwide, school districts are among many entities taking precautions to prevent an outbreak. The Plano Independent School District has asked students and staff who are traveling for spring break to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan or any countries added to…MORE

Some Dallas Citizen’s Think Super Tuesday Re-Count is Necessary

Some Dallas Citizen’s Think Super Tuesday Re-Count is Necessary

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The recent discovery of uncounted ballots from super Tuesday has led to Dallas County officials requesting a re-count. The petition for a re-count was filed late Friday after Dallas County election administrator Toni Pippins-Pool said that she discovered 44 flash drives that held voted which were not counted in the final vote.…MORE