(WBAP/KLIF) — As part of Texas governor Greg Abbott’s “gradual unraveling” of Coronavirus restrictions, state parks are reopening . About 120 people, Monday, made reservations for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the pristine attractions in the Texas hill country. This is the first opportunity for visitors since state parks were temporarily closed earlier…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Medical professionals are concerned that the fear of Coronavirus is causing those needing medical care to avoid getting treatment. According to doctor John Rolland, hospitals are seeing a tremendous reduction in the number of emergency room visits. Rolland says hospitals are doing all they can to reduce the risk of contracting the virus…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — After billions of dollars being lost in North Texas due to the COVID-19 business shut-down, many Texans are ready to head back to work. As more reports surface that the Coronavirus doesn’t appear as deadly as first thought, many Texas counties are focusing on people’s livelihoods. Parker County Judge Pat Dean is concerned…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state’s emergency effort to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, last week, temporarily blocked the state’s prohibition on medication abortions. But the panel of three justices voted in favor of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Texas woman infected with COVID-19 died last week, 102 years after her sister died from the Spanish flu. Selma Esther Ryan lived in San Antonio until three years ago when she moved into an assisted care living center in Austin at the age of 93. Her daughter, Vicki Spencer, told…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Texas’ “10 Most Wanted” has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison, Friday. 43 year old Terrol DeBaun Travis pleaded guilty in November of last year to possession of a firearm by a felon. The Crips gang member, who was considered by law enforcement as a dangerous criminal, was handed…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — 108 newly confirmed cases of Coronavirus were reported in the Metroplex, Monday. Dallas County reported 84 additional cases, while Collin County had 17, Tarrant 7, and Denton 5. Denton County also reported the only new death from the Coronavirus, bringing the four-county total to 129. in all, there are just over 49-hundred confirmed cases…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A new North Texas Initiative, Get Shift Done, is hiring laid off restaurant or hospitality workers to work shifts for non-profits in need during the COVID-19 crisis. The need for help at the food banks is surging, volunteers are staying home, so the Get Shift Done workers are filling the gap to get…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says NASCAR is working to soon return to Texas. Texas Motor Speedway said in a statement Monday that a race would not involve fans and would be enjoyed by fans via broadcast only. Drivers are isolated in their cars with no body to body contact which is why…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in North Texas but hospital equipment remains readily available. Dallas County reported no additional coronavirus related deaths for the second day in a row on Monday. This, after the deadliest week so far in the county with 33 last week. 84 additional cases were…… MORE
