DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – In Dallas, 214 new cases of Covid 19, and 6 deaths believed caused or related to it are reported. The daily average of new cases and deaths from last week appear to be dropping. Tarrant County reports one death and 84 new cases of Covid 19; the second consecutive day of…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Gyms in Texas are preparing to reopen tomorrow under a list of guidelines from the state. It’s part of the Governor’s phased reopening plan. Months have gone by since Texans could run by the gym after work for a quick lift or walk on the treadmill. But as of Monday the state will allow…… MORE
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – The State Office of Administrative hearings has issued an opinion that although former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald Sr. was terminated with a general discharge, the city has proved no basis for a termination with cause. Fitzgerald’s attorney Stephen Kennedy says the opinion should leave Dr. Fitzgerald in line…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management today announced on Friday that local fire departments in Texas are partnering with local public health authorities to provide COVID-19 testing in nursing homes throughout the state. It’s part of the state’s goal to ramp up testing in high risk communities. According to…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) -The head of the National Institutes of Health says several COVID-19 vaccines currently in testing look promising. NIH Director Francis Collins says one or two will be ready to begin large-scale testing by July with others to follow soon. Research groups worldwide are racing to test different vaccines in a pandemic. About a…… MORE
0:24 — White House Small Business Administration leader Jovita Carranza joins Dave & Amy from Washington to discuss all things small business during the pandemic. She even answers some questions from North Texas business owners! 13:27 — Collin County will have its first trial where the jury is completely online and social distancing from their…… MORE
Washington (Westwood One) – A federal government whistleblower, who raised concerns about the nation’s preparedness and response to the coronavirus pandemic, testifies before Congress. Despite White House claims, the U.S. still lacks a comprehensive battle plan against the coronavirus in critical areas including masks, testing, treatments and vaccines, whistleblower Rick Bright warned Thursday in testimony before…… MORE
Van Zandt County (WBAP/KLIF) – There was good news out of Van Zandt County overnight. Captain Tim Scharffenburg with the sheriff’s department announced that 14-year old Willow Sirmans, the subject of an Amber Alert late Wednesday night was found safe in Louisville, Kentucky last night. Sirman’s alleged captor 21-year old Austen Walker arrested. Mathew Desarno,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The legal battle over mail in voting during the coronavirus pandemic continues in Texas. Several local governments in Texas, including the City of Dallas, have passed measures allowing voters to cast a ballot by mail if they’re concerned about contracting COVID-19 at the polls. But, the state Attorney General’s Office claims mail…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Walmart will open four additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Walmart parking lots in Dallas County on Friday. According to Dallas County, the sites are supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth and state and local officials to test anyone who meets CDC and state and local guidelines on who should be tested, including first responders, health…… MORE
