(WBAP/KLIF) — Health officials say 19 people at a Missouri City nursing home have died due to the Coronavirus. In addition, 24 employees at Paradigm at First Colony nursing home have been infected by the virus. Missouri City officials say they received notification about the deaths and infections on Wednesday. Although nursing homes house a…… MORE
Twice As Many Hurricanes Expected in 2020
(WBAP/KLIF) — As U.S. costal areas have experienced an already busy hurricane season, forecasters warn it may turn nastier. The national oceanic and atmospheric administration, Thursday, increased its forecast for the number of storms and hurricanes this year to be far above normal. Colorado State University is calling for 24 named storms and hurricanes this…… MORE
COVID-19 Cases Expected to Break 100,000 Today
(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas reported more than a thousand new cases of COVID-19, Thursday, bringing the area total to 99,616. Tarrant county had 464 additional positive tests, while Dallas county reported 230, Collin county 222, and Denton county showed 117 newly infected residents. That brings Dallas county to almost 53,000 total cases, with Tarrant county…… MORE
North Dallas Office Building Subject of Embezzlement Scheme
(WBAP/KLIF) — The U.S. Justice Department is poised to seize a North Dallas office building in an embezzlement scheme. Government attorneys filed court papers, Thursday, alleging that the Dallas property and a Louisville, Kentucky, high rise were both purchased to launder money defrauded from a Ukrainian bank. The two buildings are estimated to be worth…… MORE
North Texans Paying Nearly 25% Less at the Pump
(WBAP/KLIF) — For the third consecutive week gas prices have dropped in Texas. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $1.85. AAA Texas reports the price is four cents less than a week ago and 59-cents cheaper than at the same time last year. El Paso drivers are paying the most at…… MORE
Dallas Initiates Cares Act to Help Citizens with Rent
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas City has launched a new Cares Act Coronvirus relief fund to help residents make their rent payments. The emergency short term rental assistance program works in partnership with the Dallas Housing Authority and several non-profit organizations to distribute the funds. The DHA has earmarked $6-million to help citizens struggling to make their…… MORE
President Trump Encourages NRA To Move To Texas
Washington (WBAP/KLIF/AP) – President Trump is urging the National Rifle Association to move to Texas. The suggestion came after New York’s attorney general filed a lawsuit calling for the dissolution of the NRA. Speaking at the White House before a trip to Ohio Thursday, the President said, “I think the NRA should move to Texas…… MORE
Visitations Now Allowed at Texas Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Those who have loved ones in nursing homes are receiving some good news. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Thursday they will be allowing limited visitation for nursing facilities and long-term care facilities but their are rules and regulations. For nursing facilities, public visitation is limited to the outdoors. In…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Lowest COVID-19 Numbers Since June 1st
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County continues to see lower numbers of newly reported cases of COVID-19. On Thursday, the county reported reported 230 new cases of the virus, marking its 12th straight day of reporting less than 1,000 cases as well as its lowest number since June 1st. County health officials also reported 10…… MORE
Governor Abbott Holds Dallas Roundtable on Upcoming Flu Season
DALLAS – Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion on Thursday at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas on Texas’ approach to flu season as the state and the country continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor was joined by medical experts, state legislators, and state agency leaders for the roundtable.…… MORE
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