WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump says the positive jobs report Thursday shows the U.S. economy is “roaring back” from the coronavirus. U.S. employers added a substantial 4.8 million jobs in June and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1% as the job market improved for the second straight month. However, the economy remains far short of…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a substantial 4.8 million jobs in June, and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1%, as the job market improved for a second straight month, yet still remained far short of regaining the colossal losses it suffered this spring. The nation has now recovered roughly one-third of the 22 million…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas’ four most populous counties report nearly 41,000 positive cases of COVID-19. Testing stations reported another 1,373 positive tests, Wednesday with Tarrant county again leading the way with 606 newly infected residents. Dallas county showed 544 newly confirmed cases, while Collin county had 117, and Denton 106. 611 of the 691 North…… MORE
0:25 — Several bar owners are suing Governor Greg Abbott for shutting them down with his executive order last week. Melissa Lynn Kelly is one of those and joined Dave & Scott to talk about why she joined the lawsuit. 8:11 — In today’s KLIFnotes, we break down Dan Patrick’s frustration with Dr. Fauci, a…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- For the second day in a row Tarrant County surpassed 600 new Coronavirus cases. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says they’ve been hitting record numbers. He said over the last week they’re closing in on over 4,000 cases and the total case count is nearing 13,000. “I am concerned that we are…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will require patrons to wear facemasks starting Thursday. Employees will be required as well. The policy is said to align with mandates issued by Dallas and Tarrant counties. Facemasks are not required for those under the age of two and are not required to be worn while eating or…… MORE
LONGVIEW (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas bar owners continue to fight Governor Abbott’s decision to scale back the state’s reopening amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. Many businesses across the state fear they won’t financially recover from the second shutdown. Melissa Lynn Kelly owns Outlaws Longview bar in Longview. She had her liquor license suspended for 30 days after…… MORE
FORT HOOD (WBAP/KLIF News) – A suspect wanted in connection with a missing Fort Hood soldier, whose body is believed to have been found, is dead, according to police. The Killeen Police Department said the man, who is also a soldier, fatally shot himself early Wednesday morning as officers were moving in to make an…… MORE
0:25 — Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere called a special council session to get a mask ordinance passed, but it ultimately failed. The city ended up with a “strong recommendation” instead.” He joined Dave and Scott to talk about the city’s decision and his frustration with the result. 6:26 — Could sex education for Texas students…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Positive tests to the Coronavirus continue to pour in from the Metroplex. 39,500 cases have come in since the pandemic began. On the flip side, the mortality rate continues to plummet as the D-F-W area is down to 1.7%. Dallas county reports over 21,300 cases with a death rate of 1.7%. Tarrant county…… MORE
