(WBAP/KLIF) — The state wide mask mandate in Texas will be lifted next week, however the city of Dallas enacted one of their own. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a new city mask mandate, Thursday, set to begin when governor Greg Abbott’s order expires. Johnson says “masks are one of the most effective tools we…… MORE
North Texas Public Transit Providers Requiring Masks, Regardless of Lifted Mask Order
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Three major transportation entities in North Texas will still require riders to wear face coverings. Regardless of any lifted mandate, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Trinity Metro and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are requiring all riders to wear face coverings during their entire trip and when waiting for their vehicle…… MORE
City of Dallas Begins to Transition Away from Vaccinations at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new COVID-19 vaccination site is open in the City of Dallas. The drive-up site is up and running at The Potter’s House, the megachurch founded by T.D Jakes. The location is expected to administer 1,000 shots a day for the next three days. It will open again next week as the…… MORE
Betsy Price Endorses Mayoral Candidate
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced who she thinks should be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. Price is endorsing her former chief of staff, Mattie Parker, in the 2021 mayoral race. In statement released by Parkers campaign, Price said Parker was the only candidate she would trust to lead the city. Price announced…… MORE
Dallas Police Officer Charged with Two Counts of Capital Murder
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Officer was charged with two counts of Capital Murder on Thursday. Dallas Police said Officer Bryan Riser, a veteran of the force since 2008, is in Police custody and is being linked to two unrelated murders dating back to 2017. “We received information from a witness that implicated Riser in both…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Plans to Issue Mask Mandate for City Owned Buildings
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson plans to implement a mask mandate for city owned buildings. The Mayor’s announcement came just days after Governor Abbott said he will lift the statewide mask mandate next week. The mandate was put in place last year after coronavirus cases began to surge in Texas. “I honestly don’t…… MORE
Arlington ISD Employees Receive Invite to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 Monday
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – On the heels of the federal government’s decision to put teachers, substitutes, staff and child care workers on the eligibility list to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, all Arlington ISD employees have been invited to get the shot next week. According to a letter posted on Facebook by district Board of Trustees member…… MORE
Abbott Reacts Biden’s ‘Neanderthal’ Comment
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott reacts after President Joe Biden on Wednesday labeled his move to fully open the state and lift the statewide mask mandate as “Neanderthal thinking.” “He could not have said anything like that on a worse day. Because on the day that he said that, the Biden administration was…… MORE
Oncor Electric Hit With Two Lawsuits Amid Fallout From February Blackouts
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Oncor Energy is the latest electric provider in Texas to be hit with a lawsuit in connection with last month’s historic power crisis. The family of a Waco who died in a hospital a day after being found frostbitten and barely alive in his home is seeking compensation from Oncor. The lawsuit…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Restaurants’ Response to Texas Reopening
Restaurants were hit hard by the pandemic a year ago, but now that Governor Abbott is re-opening Texas, are they going to go straight to 100% capacity? Dave and Amy speak with the owner of Community Grille in Frisco, John Kinch.… MORE
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