DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas clarified on Thursday that he believes accusations among local and state leaders earlier this week surrounded a misunderstanding. Mayor Eric Johnson said communication between local and state governments is strong amid the coronavirus pandemic. “There’s a healthy line of communication,” said Mayor Johnson. “Our response has been pretty…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases are rising across DFW but local officials say it’s evident social distancing is limiting the spread. “We will go through a period where it is even scarier than it is now as far as the health aspect of this, but we will get through it together and we…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- United Way of Tarrant County announced the allocation of $200,000 from its Emergency Relief Fund to 11 organizations focused on providing the most basic and critical needs to more than 120,000 Tarrant County residents impacted by COVID-19. “The amount of need in our community is unlike anything we’ve ever seen,” said Leah…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Easter is approaching and many North Texans are wondering how they’ll worship but Tarrant County residents recently got their answer from Judge Glen Whitley. In-person church services are banned right now because of the high risk of coronavirus spread. Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitely posted a video Wednesday with the caption…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – With a startling 6.6 million people seeking jobless benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark. Roughly one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks. The figures collectively constitute the largest and fastest string of job losses in records dating to 1948. they…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In rural Jack County, just northwest of Fort Worth an oil field services company has joined the fight against COVID-19. Chris Payson runs Reach Wireline – a fracking services support company – from his Jacksboro home. He told WFAA-TV that the recent oil industry slump has forced some layoffs. Things changed…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Former Texas Rangers baseball star Josh Hamilton has been indicted by a Tarrant County grand jury on a felony injury to a child charge. The 38-year old was accused of hitting his oldest daughter in September of 2019. Hamilton reportedly hit his daughter after she made comments that upset him. He…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- In yet another effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Dallas has decided to close all parks Easter weekend. Dallas parks normally see a significant increase in visitors Easter weekend as families use them for pic-nics or Easter egg hunts. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement, I would…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are working long hours and putting themselves at risk to help others during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. To support these heroes during this unprecedented situation, the nonprofit Grant Halliburton Foundation is partnering with the Dallas County Medical Society to connect frontline healthcare professionals with critical mental health resources through the Here For Texas…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As of April 8th, essential service workers in Tarrant County may apply online for financial assistance. This is following the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) authorization of $2.5M in funds for Tarrant County in emergency funds that the Tarrant County Workforce Board will administer to implement emergency child care support using its current…… MORE
