Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – As COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached the highest levels in three months at nearly 7,000, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says that he’s seeking approval from those in power, for the power to impose fines against violators. As it stands, Governor Abbott’s reopening orders does not allow for fines or jail…… MORE
Texas COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spiking
Almost 7,000 COVID-19 patients were in Texas hospitals Thursday, the most in almost three months, as infections of the coronavirus that causes the disease continue statewide, nationwide and worldwide. The 6,925 hospitalizations are the most Texas has counted since Aug. 12, according to reports by the Texas Department of State Health Services. However, state figures…… MORE
Cook Children’s Tweaks Visitation Policy Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A rise in local COVID-19 cases has prompted Cook Children’s Medical Center to change its inpatient visitor policy. Doctors said Thursday that the adjustment is intended to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus on campus. Beginning Monday, only one primary caregiver will be allowed per patient inside the medical center.…… MORE
Plane Crash near Rockwall Airport Claims two Lives
ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in Rockwall when a small plane crashed into a field. According to the Rockwall Police Department, Officers responded to a report of a plane crash near the 1900 Block of State Highway 66 next to Ralph Hall Municipal Airport. A single-engine aircraft was found in a…… MORE
Dallas Fed Economics: Texas Rebound Likely Slowed by Renewed COVID-19 Impact on Services, Retail
According to the Dallas Federal Reserve, the pandemic is negatively impacting the service and retail industry. Texas Jobs grew by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter which is lower than the national average of 11.9%. According to the Federal Reserve, although the jobs recovery since April has been slower in Texas than the rest of the nation,…… MORE
Southwest Report Shows Rising Virus Cases are Hitting Travel
DALLAS (AP) – A new report from Southwest Airlines indicates that the rise in COVID-19 cases around the country is cutting into travel bookings. That’s bad news for the airlines just before the important Thanksgiving holiday, normally a busy travel period. Southwest said Thursday that leisure-travel bookings improved slightly in October, but that improvement is…… MORE
Funeral Services Held for Everman Police Officer and Mother Who Died From COVID-19
EVERMAN (WBAP/KLIF) – Family, friends and colleagues gathered at a funeral service Thursday to honor the life of the Everman police officer and his mother who died from COVID-19 within days of each other last month. Officer Alex Arango contracted COVID-19 while on duty. His mother Carmen Arango lived with him and became infected. They…… MORE
709,000 Seek US jobless Aid as Pandemic Escalates
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing. The figures coincide with a sharp resurgence in confirmed viral infections to an all-time high above 120,000 a day. Cases are rising in 49 states, and…… MORE
Dr. Fauci: Wear Mask, Stay Distant To Avoid Lockdown
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Dr. Anthony Fauci says he doesn’t believe the United States will need to go into lockdown to fight the coronavirus if people double down on wearing masks and social distancing. The nation’s top infectious disease expert says “the cavalry is coming” in the form of vaccines. He says, “Help is really on…… MORE
As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge; Rep & Dem Governors Plea for Residents to Take it Seriously
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November amid a nationwide surge of infections that shows no signs of slowing. The new wave appears bigger and more widespread than the surges that happened in…… MORE
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