FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County continue to expand COVID-19 testing for residents. The citys emergency response volunteers will continue to staff two COVID testing sites, with a total of 900 appointments available each day. Tests are being administered at: J.P. Elder Middle School 709 N.W. 21st St. 8 a.m.-noon Aug…… MORE
Arrest Made in Burglary of Dallas County COVID-19 Test Site
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An arrest has been made in the burglary of a COVID-19 testing site in Dallas County. The night before the site opened in Pleasant Grove in mid-July, Police said testing equipment was stolen, forcing the site to delay its opening. According to Parkland Hospital, 39-year-old Thomas Glenn Prater is now in custody…… MORE
More COVID-19 Testing Sites Established Across DFW
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – More COVID-19 testing sites are popping up across the metroplex. A COVID-19 saliva testing site opened Monday in Frisco at the Dr Pepper Ballpark. The free, saliva tests will be administered Mondays – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Testing is open to all North Texans, regardless of county or city residency.…… MORE
Rockwall Police Officer Dies from COVID-19 Complications
ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF) – A Rockwall Police Officer has died from complications with COVID-19. According to the Rockwall Police Department, Officer Tracy Gaines died during early Monday morning. Gaines was admitted to a local hospital on July 11 and underwent various treatments to try and mitigate the effects of the illness. Officer Gaines was hired as…… MORE
Negotiations on COVID-19 Relief Bill + Are Teenage Parties Contributing to COVID-19
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Houston-Based Parent Company of Men’s Warehouse and Jos. A. Bank, Lord & Taylor File Bankruptcy Protection
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – More national retail chains are attempting to weather the storm as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a wrecking ball to the economy. Tailored Brands, the Houston-based parent company of Men’s Warehouse and Jos. A. Bank as well as Lord & Taylor, America’s oldest retailer, and K&G have filed for bankruptcy…… MORE
Texas City Commissioner Killed in Gun Battle With Police
MISSION, Texas (AP) — A Texas city commissioner was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with police and a sheriff’s deputy who had responded to a domestic disturbance call at his home, authorities said. Officers who responded to the call late Thursday at Sullivan City Commissioner Gabriel Salinas’ home in Mission found his 39-year-old…… MORE
Dr. Deborah Birx: COVID ‘Widespread’ in Rural & Urban Areas; Over 2,000 Kids Infected in Dallas
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – According to a White House coronavirus task force member, the the US has reached a new phase in the virus transmission, now affecting rural areas as much as urban centers. Dr. Deborah Birx, task force co-ordinator said on Sunday that the deadly virus is more widespread than when it first took hold…… MORE
1000-Vehicle Strong ‘Back the Blue’ Cruise Accused of ‘Intimidating’ Black Church in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Controversy surrounding a ‘Back the Blue Cruise‘ which held a rally outside Friendship-West Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The cruise across D-FW included some 1000 vehicles from numerous auto and bike clubs. On Facebook live video, vehicles could be seen streaming into the parking lot of the church which is known in the…… MORE
Judge Bars ‘Cowboys For Trump’ Leader From Son Over Posts
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico judge has barred the leader of the group Cowboys for Trump from seeing his son following social media posts and refusing to abide by COVID-19 mask requirements. District Judge Mary Rosner ruled last month that Couy Griffin can only see his son on Facetime calls after he…… MORE
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