AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday local governments can require businesses to mandate customers and workers to wear face masks. That comes after one the state’s most populous counties ordered such a measure amid record numbers of new cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations. The order for Bexar County, which includes the…… MORE
Artwork Painted on Boarded Store Front Windows in Dallas Show Signs of a Positive Future
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Driving through Deep Ellum to Downtown Dallas you may notice art work painted on boarded windows: colorful murals and positive messages. “It’s a cool collective community message and most of them are extremely artistic and very positive, straightforward and outspoken. It’s beautiful, and it’s a reflection of some of the issues going…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD Parents Can Choose Virtual Or In-Person Instruction for 2020-2021 School Year
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth ISD is giving parents and students the option for either in-person instruction or virtual learning for the 2020-2021 school year. When school begins on August 17, parents may either send their students to campus or participate in an online learning environment. But first, they will make that decision starting July…… MORE
Former Atlanta Officer Faces Felony Murder Charges
ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe during a news conference Wednesday. Howard…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Over 400 Additional Covid-19 Cases
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 13 additional positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 15,256, including 302 deaths. The additional 9 deaths include: – A man in his 40’s who was a resident of a long-term care facility in the City of Dallas. He…… MORE
Cinemark Announces Phased Reopening to Launch in DFW
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Cinemark announced the phased reopening of its theaters on Wednesday. Cinemark will kick off its four-phased reopening with select Dallas-area theaters beginning Friday, June 19, with the remaining phases to take place between July 3 and July 17. All will reopen with enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols and showcase some of moviegoers’…… MORE
Vice President Mike Pence to Speak At Dallas First Baptist Church June 28th
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Vice President Mike Pence will stop in Dallas later this month for a “Celebrate Freedom Sunday” event. His office said he’ll be speaking at the First Baptist Church June 28th. It’s the home of Southern Baptist Church Pastor Robert Jeffress, one of President Donald Trump’s key allies among conservative evangelical Christians.…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Mayors Want Control, and Some Good COVID News
0:29 — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is one of nine Texas mayors to pen a letter to Governor Abbott asking for more local control when it comes to COVID-19 control. She joined Amy and Scott to talk about that, Fox News criticizing the police department, and what the city plans to do for 4th…… MORE
To ‘Make Progress Toward Racial Equality’ Quaker Oats Nixes Aunt Jemima Brand
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Quaker Oats will end the name and imaging from an over century old syrup and pancake brand. in a statement, the company said the move is meant to “make progress toward racial equality,” the company is nixing Aunt Jemima syrup and pancake mix. The statement also says taht Quaker Oats recognizes that…… MORE
Work Search Requirement Returns For Unemployed Texans
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The work search requirement will soon be reinstated for all Texans receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Work search is a federal requirement to receive unemployment benefits. Individuals will continue to receive benefits, but must document their efforts to find new employment, with the first report due to TWC on July 19. The TWC removed the requirement…… MORE
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