AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined on Tuesday resources for Texans seeking employment due to the economic impact of COVID-19. The Governor announced that nearly 500,000 job openings are currently listed on WorkInTexas.com. Abbott presented different industries and certain employers that are hiring in each region of Texas and announced that many companies…… MORE
Child Care Franchise Offers Help to First Responders & Essential Workers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas child care franchise is stepping up to support essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. College Nannies Franchise Owner, Amisha Sinha said the company is teaming up with Governor Greg Abbott’s office as part of the Frontline Texas Child Care Program. “We are waiving our standard enrollment fees for…… MORE
Celebrate Earth Day with a Virtual Trinity Trash Bash
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- You can participate in Fort Worth’s annual Trash Bash event virtually, just in time for Earth Day. For nearly 30 years, the Tarrant Regional Water District has hosted Trash Bash for residents to clean the Trinity River. “Everything ends up in the river through water ways and storm drains, even in your…… MORE
WATCH: Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Tests Negative for COVID-19
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has tested negative for COVID-19. Mayor Price said she took the test after coming into contact with a city worker who tested positive. In the video, Price said she found out that she came into contact with another staff member who tested positive and will be self…… MORE
Dallas County Extends Safer at Home Order Amid Protest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to extend the county’s ‘Safer at Home’ order until May 15, despite protest. The Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the order, that was set to expire April 30, by two weeks. Medical experts recommended to Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting that the order be extended until…… MORE
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal; Sends to House
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill after Congress reached an agreement with President Donald Trump. The measure would replenish a small business rescue program, provide hospitals with another $75 billion, and implement a nationwide virus testing program to facilitate reopening the economy. Trump has announced his support,…… MORE
‘Retail to Go’ Begins April 24th, Under Governor Abbott’s Executive Order to Reopen Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order to start reopening the state. Under this order, retail businesses will be able to provide to go services starting April 24th. Angie Freed General Manager for Galleria Dallas said the process is simple, you order your item online or over the phone and then a staff member will bring…… MORE
U.S. Coast Guard Searching South Texas Bayou for Missing Boaters After Distress Call
BAYTOWN (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for seven people, including three children, after receiving a distress call from a boater last night in Cedar Bayou near Baytown, about 25 miles east of Houston. The Coast Guard said the boater told dispatch the boat was taking on water. All radio communication were lost…… MORE
State Park Reservations Jump With Restriction Loosening
(WBAP/KLIF) — As part of Texas governor Greg Abbott’s “gradual unraveling” of Coronavirus restrictions, state parks are reopening . About 120 people, Monday, made reservations for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the pristine attractions in the Texas hill country. This is the first opportunity for visitors since state parks were temporarily closed earlier…… MORE
Coronavirus Fears Keep Medically Needy Away From E.R.
(WBAP/KLIF) — Medical professionals are concerned that the fear of Coronavirus is causing those needing medical care to avoid getting treatment. According to doctor John Rolland, hospitals are seeing a tremendous reduction in the number of emergency room visits. Rolland says hospitals are doing all they can to reduce the risk of contracting the virus…… MORE
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