DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-Texas Congressman Lance Gooden, District 5 representing northeast Dallas, has written a bill that could hold China accountable for unleashing the Coronavirus onto America. Gooden spoke on KLIF’s Morning Show about how the ‘Stop COVID-19 Act’ will enable America to sue and seek compensation for China’s role in spreading the virus. Gooden said it hasn’t been…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- MedStar officials say medical response trends reveal the fear of COVID-19 is stopping people from calling 911 when they need to. Matt Zavadsky with MedStar says their response volume is down 19% from January, and ambulance transports to the hospital are down 30%. However, Zavadksy said MedStar’s response statistics and patient outcomes for cardiac arrest…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More coronavirus deaths were reported on Wednesday in DFW, but according to doctors, “the curve” is flattening. Dallas County reported one additional coronavirus death on Wednesday, and two more people died from the virus in Tarrant County. Across DFW more than 5,300 cases have been reported since the pandemic began. At least…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – An iconic live-music venue in Austin, where Janis Joplin launched her singing career, will not be reopening after the coronavirus pandemic lifts. Threadgill’s owner Eddie Wilson said that he plans to sell the property on Austin’s North Lamar Boulevard that has been a staple for 87 years. It was founded by…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas will safely get back to business early next month, according to Governor Greg Abbott. The Governor told the ‘WBAP Morning News’ on Wednesday that the “twin goals” for the state are to reopen for business as quickly as possible while being safe and slowing the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re going to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re aching to take a test drive in a new car you can. Car dealerships in North Texas are reopening showrooms after federal COVID-19 restrictions were amended to include car sales as an essential service. The Dallas Morning News reports the National Automobile Dealers Association lobbied Washington for the designation.…… MORE
Atlanta (WBAP/KLIF) – Delta Airlines, the biggest commercial carrier in the United States, reports it lost $534 million in the first quarter. Bad as those first quarter numbers are, Delta predicts its revenue in this quarter, will be 90% less than last year, and there’s no recovery in sight. There are 75% fewer commercial flights…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a mostly quiet protest in Dealey Plaza Tuesday, demanding an end to state and local stay-at-home orders intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. Organizers insisted they weren’t denying the coronavirus is a threat, they just don’t believe the data, and think government officials have over-reacted. They named their demonstration…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Don Miguel Foods is closing its Dallas plant for two weeks because COVID-19 has been confirmed in an unspecified number of its employees. The factory employs 700 people, and makes Mexican prepared foods for retail and food service outlets. It expects to be back in business again May 4. Don Miguel says…… MORE
McKinney (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the largest clusters of coronavirus deaths at a Texas assisted living facility has occurred at a nursing home in McKinney. The Oxford Grand Assisted Living and Memory Care reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case in March. Since then 12 of the 95 residents have tested positive for the illness; 7…… MORE
