WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The unanimous vote Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too…… MORE
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City of Dallas to Host TeleTown Hall for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Dallas, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A TeleTown Hall meeting for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. During this TeleTown Hall, Council Members and City staff will provide updates on resources available to small and local businesses. Participants can register before the call by clicking on the following…… MORE
Five Dallas County Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19, Others Quarantined
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is facing a potential coronavirus outbreak in its jail. According to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, five inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 with other test results pending. An inmate in his 40’s, who was booked into the jail in December, first tested positive. Hours later four more inmates showed…… MORE
President Trump Approves Texas Disaster Declaration as COVID-19 Continues to Spread
(WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump approved a disaster declaration for the State of Texas on Wednesday as COVID-19 continues to spread statewide. According to the White House, the President’s action makes Federal funding available for Crisis Counseling for affected individuals in all areas of Texas. Federal funding is also available to State and eligible local governments…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: “Stay Home Y’all,” and Who Can Sue Who over the Virus?
0:01 — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price joins the show to talk about Tarrant County’s stay-at-home order, and why they decided to enact a couple of days after Dallas did. 3:33 — Can you sue someone for infecting you with the Coronavirus? What about your employer for making you work while feeling unsafe? Or if…… MORE
Amid a Cancelled Festival Three North Texans Win SXSW Film Awards
Austin, Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The decades old South by Southwest Festival in Austin was among the first major gatherings canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers went ahead with one of the festival highlights — its film awards. Awards were handed out virtually, for a film festival that never happened; winners included 3 North…… MORE
Senate Leaders Strike a Deal on a Massive Coronavirus Aid Package
WASHINGTON – The White House and Senate leaders of both U.S. political parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping $2 trillion measure to aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Top White House aide Eric Ueland announced the agreement in a Capitol hallway shortly after midnight.…… MORE
North Texas Counties Issuing Stay at Home Order
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Local governments across the metroplex are implementing more restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Collin County Judge Chris Hill said the region is so connected that it’s important to be aware of what each county is doing to stop the spread. “Collin County citizens who work in Tarrant, Dallas or Denton…… MORE
Trump Weighs Scaling Back Social Distancing Guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is weighing how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak. At a virtual town hall hosted by Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter. Health experts have made clear that…… MORE
Tarrant County Issues Stay-At-Home Order To Curb the Spread of the Coronavirus
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Residents in Tarrant County are now under a “Stay-At-Home” order as officials develop practices to fight the ongoing spread of the coroanvirus. At a press conference Tuesday morning, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley outlines the details of the order. Mayor…… MORE
