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
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The coronavirus pandemic is causing gas prices to plummet across the country and experts believe prices will continue to fall. According to the tech company Gas Buddy, COVID-19 restrictions like closed school buildings and offices are leading to less traffic which drives down demand and increases supply. “I like these prices, they’re pretty good,” said…… MORE
(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
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere says there is confusion in the community right now, regarding the orders issued by governmental entities regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Plano is under a State order, a Denton County order, a Collin County order and the City’s own Emergency Declaration. While there are few differences among…… MORE
FARMERS BRANCH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Mayor of Farmers Branch is providing free meals to the first 100 people who order food from any of the city’s restaurants. Mayor Robert Dye said it’s a way to support local businesses who are struggling with sales during this time. “When I hear that restaurant revenue business is down 50-66%…… MORE
DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling more than 268,000 cars in North America to fix doors that could open unexpectedly or may not close. The recall covers the 2014 through 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the 2014 and 2015 Ford Fiesta. Cars in Mexico, U.S. territories and 16 states with high temperatures are…… MORE
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores says its founder, Bill Braum, has died. He was 92. The company announced the death Tuesday. The company says in a statement that Braum died Monday at his home in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Kansas town where he worked for the small…… MORE
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
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
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Denton county, bringing the total number of county-wide cases to 51. Twenty-six of those are 50 years of age or older, while 10 of the cases are residents in their 20’s. Fifteen of the victims are currently hospitalized. County health officials report that 21…… MORE
