Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

E-Learning Begins In the Frisco ISD

E-Learning Begins In the Frisco ISD

Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) –  More than 63,000 students in the Frisco ISD begin on-line learning Tuesday.  They are being asked to log on and complete daily assignments that will be due at the end of the week.  The district is asking teachers not to grade any of the work given to students, but some high school…MORE

Texas Reports 1st Coronavirus Death

Texas Reports 1st Coronavirus Death

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A man in his 90s who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, becoming Texas’ first coronavirus-related death, officials said late Monday while also confirming a second case. Officials in Matagorda county say an elderly man in his 90s died Sunday of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 … positive test results came back…MORE

Governor Abbott Warns of an Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Governor Abbott Warns of an Increase in COVID-19 Cases

(WBAB/KLIF NEWS)- Texas is likely to see an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. The Coronavirus continues to spread across Texas with a continuously increasing number of confirmed cases, but Governor Greg Abbott says Texans should be prepared for shocking numbers throughout the week. “You’re going to see an exponential increase in people who test positive…MORE

Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas now has some of tightest restrictions when it comes to trying to fight COVID-19. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement Monday, “The city of Dallas is ordering the closing of all bars, lounges, taverns, nightclubs, gyms and health clubs, theaters, and entertainment or amusement venues such…MORE

White House Releases New Recommended Guidelines for Fighting the Coronavirus

White House Releases New Recommended Guidelines for Fighting the Coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweeping guidelines meant to combat an expected surge of coronavirus cases. President Donald Trump and the coronavirus task force released the guidelines as the U.S. government moved…MORE

Dallas County Reports 5 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases

Dallas County Reports 5 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported five additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to the CDC for confirmation.  Respiratory samples positive for COVID-19 in a public health laboratory will be considered “positive” with no need…MORE

Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19

Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Starting at Monday at 5 A.M, Cook’s Children hospital in Fort Worth will be changing its visitation policy in response to the threat of COVID-19. Only two primary caregivers per patient will be allowed inside the medical center. Siblings and other visitors will not be allowed to enter. Visitation hours now…MORE

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements For the School Year Amid COVID-19 Closures

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements For the School Year Amid COVID-19 Closures

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott announces he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency…MORE