(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex COVID-19 totals, Friday, have pushed total cases to nearly 57,000. Dallas county had nearly 1,200 positive tests and nine new deaths. Tarrant county reported 634 newly infected residents and three additional fatalities. Collin county saw 204 new cases of Coronavirus, while Denton county listed 113 positive tests and one new death.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Speculation is swirling that the DFW water supply could be contaminated. This after a Fort Worth well was found to contain cancer-causing chemicals. The Navy tested seven wells near the Fort Worth Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base and found one that showed contamination. The chemicals commonly know as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl)…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The University Interscholastic League has announced that students who choose virtual learning will be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities including athletics. Many school districts around the state are offering options for either in-person or online learning. Fall sports include cross country, volleyball and football. So far, at least three school districts…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation on Friday extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. “Extending this Disaster Declaration helps ensure that Texas has the resources and flexibility needed to effectively respond to COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “To further mitigate the spread of the virus and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A Tarrant County dog was confirmed this week to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The Texas Animal Health Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services are working together using a One Health approach by providing…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County residents will no longer be able to conduct businesses at county tax offices for the foreseeable future. The Dallas County Tax Office said its ending face-to-face transactions and closing all offices to the public in the interest of public health. “We know this is a difficult time for all our…… MORE
Reno, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a fiery end to a police stand off in Reno (north of Fort Worth) last night, after 3 officers were met with gunfire while responding to a domestic disturbance at a home. A woman had called police to report that her son had a gun and was shooting at…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas schools Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is casting doubt on DISD’s ability to reopen schools as scheduled on August 17 because of the recent resurgence in COVID-19 infections. During an interview on MSNBC Hinojosa said he also didn’t think high schools would be playing football games during the next school year. He later…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Today is the last day of early voting for the 202 July 14 primary runoffs. The elections will decide the general election candidates for some 35 congressional, legislative and state board nominations. A closely watch Democratic senatorial runoff will decide who will face the incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn — military vet…… MORE
(CNN) A county court judge denied a request by the Texas Republican Party to hold its convention in Houston after Democratic Mayor Sylvester Turner canceled a contract to hold it in the city, the party said. Harris County District Judge Larry Weiman denied the party’s request to block the city from restricting the convention on the grounds of limiting coronavirus…… MORE
