TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Two Tarrant County Detectives have recovered from COVID-19 and plan to donate plasma to help others. Detective Jerry Brown and Detective Mark Smith say they both had mild symptoms. Smith, who has asthma, said he thought it was allergies, until he got tested. Smith said he was doing tactical training with Brown…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Two North Texans are being held responsible for threatening to intentionally spread the coronavirus. According to Grapevine Police, 27-year-old Jonathan Dechoudens was arrested for coughing into an officer’s face and claiming he had coronavirus. He is charged with Harassment of a Public Servant, a 3rd degree felony. “A Grapevine Police officer was sitting in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and their immediate family can locate a nearby Tide Cleaners and get their personal clothes washed and dry cleaned for free. Front-line responders are putting their safety on the line every day to ensure the health and well-being of the Dallas community during the current COVID-19 Pandemic and…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 2,300 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the DFW metroplex with well over 40 deaths, as of Tuesday afternoon. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 106 additional positive cases of the virus Tuesday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 1,261. The 19th death from COVID-19 in…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Governor’s office is working with the City of Dallas to appeal a FEMA decision to deny federal disaster money related to last year’s string of damaging tornadoes. In order to receive the federal funds Dallas had to prove it suffered more than $38 million dollars in uninsured damages. According to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the coronavirus continues to grip parts of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has indefinitely closed state parks and historic sites. The closures represent the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices and prevent large gatherings of people. “Social distancing is our best tool to curb the spread of COVID-19 and save…… MORE
CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force updated the nation on continued efforts to respond to the pandemic. The debate over using an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19 has erupted at the White House. Senior Trump administration adviser Peter Navarro is speaking out emphatically for using…… MORE
Search AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says about 30 nursing home residents near Houston who tested positive for the coronavirus are receiving treatment with an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19. He also said Texas is on a path to be well-stocked with protective equipment, like masks and gloves,…… MORE
Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County has four new coronavirus drive-through test sites for residents. They’re operated by urgent care for kids. While the facilities typically focus on pediatric care, tests are open to adults who have COVID-19 symptoms. There are two locations in Fort Worth and sites in Arlington and Mansfield. An online…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the Easter holiday approaches, Minnie’s Food Pantry’ in Plano is asking for the public’s help during the coronavirus pandemic. Founder Cheryl Jackson says she has worked for non-profits for 30 years, but has never seen anything like this. “I have never seen such gratitude, first of all, from someone trying…… MORE
