DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported its coronavirus related death on Thursday amid a surge in the number of confirmed cases across North Texas. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 20 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to…… MORE
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The gun industry is seeing an uptick in sales amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Stanyer owner of Texas Gun Experience in Downtown Grapevine says their store has been packed, with lines out the door every morning. “I think it’s personal protection. With this scenario we have going on right now, there’s a lot…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order for the entire State of Texas to stop the spread of COVID-19. He said all bars, dine in restaurants, gyms and schools in Texas must close for at least 2 weeks. “Drive thru, pick up and delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged throughout the…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott is offering some additional relief to restaurants that have been crippled by increased restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. The governor issued a waiver Wednesday allowing restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine and mixed drinks. Governor Abbott also ordered the Texas Alcoholic…… MORE
CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid emergency leave. The Senate had earlier Wednesday approved the House-passed bill. The move allowed the upper chamber to devote its full attention to passing the next relief package in response…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Advocacy groups are calling for rent and utility relief during the coronavirus emergency A petition effort calls for the City of Dallas and Dallas County to place an immediate moratorium on all evictions and utility shut-offs. in the meantime, Wes Helm with ‘Faith in Texas‘ suggests that residents contact their utility,…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some 50,000 auto workers at GM/Arlington will impacted by an nationwide shutdown of auto plants by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler. The Big 3 automakers are temporarily closing all of the North American factories due to the continued spread of coronavirus. The plants will be shut down through at least…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mayors are shuttering bars, governors are closing schools and President Donald Trump says avoid groups larger than 10 people. Rapidly across the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic is thrusting leaders at every level into hard decisions about where people can go, and how many at a time. But not Texas Gov. Greg…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County has followed suit with Dallas county, prohibiting all dine in restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues and bars to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The county has ordered a reduction in the number of people at gatherings to either 50% occupancy or 125. However, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is taking it…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Uber Eats, Uber’s food delivery service, is helping local restaurants amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Travis Considine with Uber Texas says since restaurants are closed for dining in, Uber Eats is helping to keep these businesses afloat in many ways. “We want to make it easy for people to help their community by supporting…… MORE
