DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported its second highest COVID-19 case count since the pandemic began on Thursday with 2,122 new cases and 3 deaths. The county reported 2,183 cases on November 21 which is the daily record number of cases. “This is the second highest number of new COVID infections we have seen thus…… MORE
BURKE (WBAP/KLIF) – Incoming Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan had a frightening encounter aboard a plane this week. Officials said no one was seriously injured when the plane skidded off a runway while trying to land during a rainstorm Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. It happened at the Angelina County Airport about 110 miles…… MORE
AP Economics Witer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said that initial claims for jobless aid dropped from 787,000…… MORE
UNDATED (AP) – Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals. The rule says only dogs can qualify, and they have to be specially trained to help a person with disabilities. For years, some travelers have been bringing untrained dogs and all kinds of…… MORE
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing in the case. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, is also charged in the wounding of a third person on Aug. 25 during a night of unrest in Kenosha…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – The Houston City Council has approved a relief fund that will provide thousands of residents struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic with a one-time $1,200 payment that can be used for rent, food or other needs. The program, approved on Wednesday and to be paid for by nearly $30 million in federal…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin Mayor Steve Adler went on vacation to Mexico with family in November as he urged people to stay home amid worsening coronavirus caseloads in Texas, at one point recording a video during the trip in which he told residents back home that now was “not the time to relax.” The…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead’s® seasonal favorite Be a Santa to a Senior program returns stronger than ever with new options for community participation. Program coordinators evaluated the important holiday program and made adjustments with the safety of donors, seniors and volunteers in mind. With…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of its own. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Collin County Detention Officer Joseph Quillen, Jr., died Tuesday morning after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Officer Quillen was a 6-year U.S. Navy veteran, served as a detention officer in Collin County…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth plans to purchase 100 Energy Way, formerly the Pier 1 headquarters located on the west edge of downtown, to be used as the future City Hall. The City is conducting its due diligence on the building prior to purchasing the ‘Class A’ office space, which is on…… MORE
