FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the coronavirus pandemic continues to effect small business’, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, with the help from Facebook, has set up Protect the Fort, a new relief fund set to help local business’ survive. “One of thing s we’re trying to do is help business survive and thrive during…… MORE
Texas Supreme Court Orders Dallas Salon Owner’s Release from Jail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas salon owner jailed this week after violating state and local coronavirus restrictions was released from jail on Thursday after the Texas Supreme Court became involved. Shelley Luther walked out of the Dallas County jail to an uproar from supporters. “I just want to thankful all of you who I just barely…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor Announces COVID-19 Recovery Task Force
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth Officials have a new plan to economically recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced thursday the creation of fort worth now, a brand new task force whose goal is to not only see the cities economy recover, but to eventually become better than ever before.…… MORE
AP Exclusive: Justice Dept dropping Flynn’s criminal case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department says it’s dropping its criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn. That’s according to a court filing Thursday obtained by The Associated Press. The Justice Department says it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances…… MORE
Dallas-based Neiman Marcus Becomes 2nd Major Retailer to Seek Chapter 11
NEW YORK (AP) – Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is the first department store chain to do so and the second major retailer to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the bankruptcy filing, Neiman Marcus says it has secured $675 million…… MORE
North Dallas Salon Owner Freed from Jail; Governor Abbott Changes Orders
Update at 2:00pm: North Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has been released from the Dallas County Jail. Her release came just hours after the Texas Supreme Court ordered her release. The Court’s actions came the same day Governor Greg Abbott modified his executive order to eliminate confinement as a punishment for violating orders. AUSTIN…… MORE
Teach For America DFW Celebrates 400 Teachers with Gift Boxes for Teach Appreciation Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Teach For America (TFA) DFW is partnering with Dallas-based company Marie Mae to honor 400 teachers with personalized gift baskets this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2020). Recipient teachers will have the opportunity to customize their gift basket based on how they’d like to be appreciated. “They can chose a wellness box, a…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Shelley Luther’s Support
0:29 — The attorney for Shelley Luther, Warren Norred, joined Amy & Scott to talk about why the salon owner is in jail, how much support she has received from other Texans, and what their plan moving forward is in terms of appealing the judge’s decision. 9:49 — State Representative Matt Shaheen (R-Plano) joins the…… MORE
Fundraising Page for Jailed Dallas Salon Owner Hits $500k, Conservative Leaders Weigh in
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A GoFundMe page supporting a Dallas salon owner reaches at half a million dollars. The fundraising page supporting Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther is at over $500,000. Luther was sentenced to 7 days in jail and ordered to pay a $7,000 fine for opening up her salon amid state Coronavirus restrictions. Luther said she…… MORE
Kroger Health Bringing COVID-19 Testing Sights to DFW
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the number of COVID-19 cases in DFW continues to rise, Kroger has announced plans to expand its free drive thru testing model to Dallas and Fort Worth. The south Dallas location will begin operation May 9th while the Fort Worth spot will begin testing May 7th. Each sight plan to…… MORE
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