ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened — a disturbing generational shift that not only puts them in greater peril than many realize but poses an even bigger danger to older people who cross their paths. In…… MORE
Running a Business During COVID-19 Has Unseen Risks
(WBAP/KLIF) — As the Texas economy forges ahead with re-opening, business owners are following state and federal guidelines to generate income. Many are also doing what they can to protect customers from the Coronavirus. However, when it comes to liability, attorneys point to a large gray area. According to labor attorney Rogge Dunn, someone who…… MORE
More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases In One Day
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex erupted with over a thousand new cases of the Coronavirus in a single day. Tarrant county led the charge, Wednesday, with 460 positive tests reported. Dallas county had 391 newly infected residents, Denton 115, and Collin recorded 90 new COVID-19 cases. The total number of infections in the D-F-W area is…… MORE
DA: Walmart Mass Shooting Suspect Will Face New Charges
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – Prosecutors say the man accused of killing 22 people and wounding two dozen more at a Walmart in Texas is expected to be reindicted Thursday as he faces another murder charge in the mass shooting that targeted Mexicans. Patrick Crusius is currently being held without bond on one count of…… MORE
Glenn Heights City Leaders say Business Owner Directed Racial Slur at Customers
GLENN HEIGHTS (WBAP/KLIF) – Residents in a Dallas suburb are outraged after city leaders say a local business owner used a racial slur during an argument with a customer on Wednesday. Demonstrators quickly surrounded the store amid national outcry over racism in the United States. According to Leonardo Allen, he was getting an oil change at Discount…… MORE
Allied Pilots Association Introduces “SEATS” Concept
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Allied Pilots Association, representing the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, introduced a concept labeled “Safe Essential Air Transportation Seating” this week. The plan is designed to enable a gradual return to pre-pandemic passenger travel while maintaining critical transportation infrastructure employment. “Under SEATS, the government would purchase enough seats on each…… MORE
MLB Set to Return End of July, Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels Gives Update
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Major League Baseball is set to return! The MLB released a 60-game schedule, with opening day scheduled for July 23rd or 24th. Texas Rangers Officials say they don’t have a lot of information if the games will have fans but they’re working under the current state guidelines, which allows up to 50% capacity…… MORE
Texas Governor says State Facing ‘Massive’ COVID-19 Outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state is facing a “massive outbreak” in the coronavirus pandemic. He says some new local restrictions may be needed to protect hospital space for new patients. Texas hit record highs Wednesday with more than 5,550 new cases and more nearly 4,400 hospitalizations. Texas also reported…… MORE
Texas Restaurant Association Launches COVID-19 Health & Safety Training Certification and Restaurant Verification Program
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Restaurant Association will start offering a COVID-19 health & safety training certification and restaurant verification program. This new program will train, evaluate, and certify restaurants on the additional protocols that must be followed per Governor Abbott’s minimum standard health protocols. It is also suppose to establish trust between restaurants and their…… MORE
Texas Travelers to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut are Told to Isolate
NEW YORK (AP) – Officials say New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high infection rates to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, beginning Thursday. Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that “we also have to make sure the virus doesn’t come on a plane again.” Cuomo announced what was called…… MORE
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