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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s Broadcast Company Won Federal Loan

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s Broadcast Company Won Federal Loan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Federal data shows Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s broadcasting company in Houston was among the Texas companies that received a government loan in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Patrick spokeswoman Sherry Sylvester said received $179,000 from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. She says the money was used to cover…MORE

Postponed Income Tax Deadline is Approaching

Postponed Income Tax Deadline is Approaching

(AP) – As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistic relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on by lockdowns, school closures and shuttered businesses. But now that new deadline is rapidly…MORE

FC Dallas Withdraws From Major League Soccer Tournament

FC Dallas Withdraws From Major League Soccer Tournament

ORLANDO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- COVID-19 continues to have an effect on the world of sports. On Monday, FC Dallas announced 10 players and one coach has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Major League Soccer organization then made the decision to withdrawal the team from the ‘MLS is Back Tournament’ just two days before its start in…MORE

Girl Subject to Fort Worth Amber Alert Found Safe

Girl Subject to Fort Worth Amber Alert Found Safe

Update: Hubanks was found safe Monday evening. Fort Worth Police tweeting that she was found safe at 7:20pm and that the investigation will continue.   Original Story: FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fort Worth Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Miranda Hubanks. She is being described as a 13-year-old black girl who is…MORE

Texas Medical Association Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Risk Levels

Texas Medical Association Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Risk Levels

(WBAP/KLIF) – Medical professionals are providing guidance for Texans on the risk level of specific activities amid a growing number of coronavirus cases. The Texas Medical Association has created and released a COVID-19 risk level chart. “It’s based on what we think around how transmission of coronavirus is occurring,” said TMA Task Force Member John…MORE

13-Year-Old Fort Worth Girl Missing

13-Year-Old Fort Worth Girl Missing

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth police are looking for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen on the Fourth of July. Miranda Hubanks was last seen Saturday at the 1600 block of Fairmount Avenue. She was wearing a red bandana in her hair, grey or light blue button-down shirt with pink and blue fish print,…MORE

Treasury Names 650K Small Businesses Receiving Government Loans

Treasury Names 650K Small Businesses Receiving Government Loans

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Treasury Department is releasing on Monday the names of more than 650,000 companies that received funds from the government’s small business lending program, a massive effort intended to support the economy as states shut down in April to contain the viral outbreak. Treasury identified just a fraction of the total borrowers,…MORE

Country Rocker and Fiddler Charlie Daniels Dies at Age 83

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday due to a stroke. Daniels, a singer, guitarist and fiddler, started out as a session…MORE