Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – That malaria drug President Trump has talked up for two months, despite some warnings from experts? Well, it turns out he’s taking it. President Donald Trump is drawing criticism from Democratic leaders after saying he has been taking the malaria drug he has touted as a treatment for the coronavirus. Trump told…… MORE
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OWOSSO, Mich. (AP) – A Texas salon owner who was sent to jail for opening her business during the coronavirus outbreak is publicly supporting a Michigan barber whose license was suspended. Shelley Luther called Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a “tyrant” who will be voted out of office. Luther was in Owosso,Michigan, appearing with barber Karl Manke.…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that phase 2 of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic can officially begin in the Lone Star State. Abbott said testing has seriously increased across the state, including in high risk locations like nursing homes, jails, and meat packing plants. With more tests, the Governor stressed…… MORE
Jupiter, Florida (WBAP/KLIF) – A Jupiter, Florida man battling COVID-19 in Florida admits that he used to believe the pandemic was being blown out of proportion. But, after he and his wife were hospitalized with serious infections, he’s urging people to take coronavirus seriously. After going public with his story, Brian Lee Hitchens on WPTV-TV in…… MORE
DALLAS; WFAA – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says he believes there’s a 75% chance students will return to public school classes this fall. “I’m 75 percent confident. I don’t think it’ll be business as usual, but I also don’t think it’s going to be the current state.” Speaking on WFAA’s …… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police announce the arrests of three people in connection with the shooting deaths of two men May 15th at 9199 Bruton Road. Two victims were found dead of their wounds in a parking lot; 17 year old Jason Baez, and 21 year old Cristian Marmolejo. Police say they’ve arrested 18…… MORE
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
