Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – According to newly released stats by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, there have been over 750 residents and over 400 employees of nursing homes and assisted living centers who have contracted the COVID-19 in Tarrant County; at least 140 residents who died tested positive for the virus, according to the…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Alex Azar, Stimulus Reaction, and How Bout Them Cowboys
0:24 — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar joined us from the White House to talk all things COVID-19, including a tour of a Texas testing site, confusion about testing numbers, schools re-opening, and progress on a vaccine. 8:13 — The Senate has rolled out their next stimulus package: The HEALS Act. SMU Economist…… MORE
AG Barr Testifies Before House Panel on Capitol Hill [WATCH]
WASHINGTON (AP) – Attorney General William Barr is defending the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America. He’ll say in his opening statement at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday that “violent rioters and anarchists have hijacked legitimate protests” ostensibly linked to George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.…… MORE
Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Rep. John Lewis Who Lies in State at US Capitol
WASHINGTON-AP (WBAP/KLIF) – Congressional leaders have praised the late congressman John Lewis as a moral force for the nation in a Capitol Rotunda memorial service rich with symbolism and punctuated by the booming, recorded voice of the civil rights icon. In a solemn display of bipartisan unity Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Lewis “the…… MORE
Texas Organizers Say Local Police Did Not Protect Protesters
WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) — Community leaders say local law enforcement in Texas did not protect protesters from opposing groups after weekend rallies turned violent. Local law enforcement disbanded a protest in Weatherford over the removal of a Confederate monument, saying it was unlawful after a confrontation with counter-protesters. But organizer Tony Crawford, of Parker County…… MORE
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Requirements for Upcoming School Year
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Some Texas students will catch another break this school year. Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that grade promotion requirements related to the state of texas assessments of academic readiness, a-k-a staar test for students in 5th and 8th grades have been waived. . Normally, schools will take into account a students staar…… MORE
Denton County Health Provides Recommendation to County School Districts to Delay In-Person Instruction
DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Public Health Department has issued recommendations to independent school districts within Denton County to delay face to face instruction until September 8th. DCPH Director Dr. Matt Richardson says it’s not a mandate or an order, but all schools are strongly urged to follow these recommendations. “It’s really due to…… MORE
Texans Warned of Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Non-Existent PPE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton, in partnership with the Department of Justice, are warning Texans about several fraudulent schemes involving masks, personal protection equipment, and other COVID-19 related equipment. Authorities are warning Texans to exercise increased due diligence and caution when dealing with new suppliers or vendors, especially when using a third-party broker. “As demand for PPE increases, scammers…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Lower Number of New COVID-19 Cases Monday
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting its lowest COVID-19 numbers since July 22nd. The county reported just 426 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths on Monday. But Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says there is concern that some of the testing may not be getting through due to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November Election
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation on Monday extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under the proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020. “As we respond to COVID-19, the State of Texas…… MORE
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