WASHINGTON (AP/NBC News) – The latest economic rescue package being negotiated in Washington is now nearly $2 trillion. But the Senate has yet to agree on the parameters of the package, voting against advancing the measure to a full vote. Talks wrapped up late at night on Capitol Hill with the goal a new vote…… MORE
nActor Matthew McConaughey is among many celebrities to spread the important message of the need for ‘social distancing’ during the new coronavirus pandemic. Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a PSA featuring the Academy Award winning actor. “Over 500,000 brave Texas hospital and EMS professionals are on the front lines of the coronavirus, answering the call that requires…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -A shelter in place, also known as a “stay at home” order, will go into effect Monday night in Dallas County. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced the order Sunday evening. “This order is our best chance to flatten the curve in Dallas County and save as many lives as possible,” Judge Jenkins…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued two executive orders today, both aimed at helping to maximize bed capacity and staff capacity for COVID-19 patients at Texas hospitals. First, Abbott is directed all licensed health care professionals and all licensed health care facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not medically…… MORE
Update: 3/21/20 @ 4:31pm Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has announced six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Denton County. This increases the countywide total to 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Denton County Total 24 Town/City Aubrey 1 Carrollton 1 Denton 7 Double Oak 1 Frisco 4 Justin 1 Lewisville 5…… MORE
0:24 — Dr. Stephen Hahn is the Commissioner of the FDA, and stood next to President Trump during a Thursday Coronavirus news conference where he talked about testing an anti-malaria drug to fight the virus. He joined Dave and Amy to talk about it. 9:41 — Governor Abbott issued a statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars,…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has unveiled a sweeping economic rescue plan to pump $1,200 checks directly to taxpayers, $300 billion for small businesses to keep idled workers on payroll and $208 billion in loans to airlines and other industries. It’s the initial Republican offer on the biggest package yet to respond…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, (R-NC), sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus epidemic. According to Senate records Burr and his wife made over 30 separate transactions in late January and mid-February, just before the market began to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-The Dallas Police Department confirms one of its officers tested positive for COVID-19. Police say it was an officer working out of Northeast Patrol and has been isolated and is currently doing well. Three coworkers, who met the definition of close contact, are currently quarantined as a precaution. The police department is working with…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order for the entire State of Texas to stop the spread of COVID-19. He said all bars, dine in restaurants, gyms and schools in Texas must close for at least 2 weeks. “Drive thru, pick up and delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged throughout the…… MORE
