(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas economy continues to suffer amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 1.3 million Texans have lost their jobs over the past month. The 13% unemployment rate in Texas is better than the national average of 14.7%. The DFW area is faring a little better at 12.8%. Meanwhile, T-W-C chairman Bryan Daniel says the…… MORE
Coronavirus Numbers on the Decline As Governor Expands Re-Opening
(WBAP/KLIF) — The rate of COVID-19 infection in North Texas is on the down slope. 231 new cases of Corornaviurs were reported in the Metroplex, Sunday, bringing the total to 16,179. Dallas county’s 178 newly infected residents brings the county total to 8,827 with 211 deaths. Tarrant county reported 26 additional cases, pushing the overall…… MORE
COVID-19 Testing of All Staff & Residents at Texas Nursing Homes, Nearly 1800 Tested So Far
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is working with area fire chiefs to provide COVID-19 testing for area nursing homes. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all staff members and residents at Texas nursing homes to be tested for COVID-19. The state’s emergency management division in collaboration with area fire chiefs,…… MORE
First Launch From Kennedy Space Center Since 2011, If It Happens
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek, matching rocketship. The color coordinating – white with black trim – is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force behind both SpaceX and Tesla. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob…… MORE
Another Anti Covid, Anti Government Protest at the Texas State Capital
AUSTIN – WBAP/KLIF – A few dozen anti-government demonstrators rallied at the state capital in Austin on Saturday. They held signs declaring the Covid-19 pandemic a hoax, and shouting “Arrest Bill Gates”. About 300 protested the weekend prior, demanding to get back to work. Health officials maintain Covid-19 illnesses have struck at least 54 thousand…… MORE
2 Year old Child Dead; 3 Injured with Arrests in Suspected Drunk Driving Case – Garland.
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A 2 year old girl was ejected from a car struck by another vehicle in a late Saturday night crash in Garland; 3 others including two adults and a 3 year old boy were injured. Garland Police indicate a squad car followed a suspected drunk driver who they say ignored lights…… MORE
Former Dallas Cowboy Ryan Leaf arrested in California
Palm Desert, CA (AP) – Former Dallas Cowboy Ryan Leaf has been arrested in Southern California. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says the 44 year old former NFL quarterback was arrested Friday on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, which is about 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles. According to booking information provided by…… MORE
Austin rally demands faster re-opening of Texas’ economy
Austin (AP) – As more sectors of the Texas economy re-open from the freeze of the coronavirus pandemic, a few dozen anti-government demonstrators rallied at the state Capitol in Austin to demand that all limitations be lifted. The weekend “Texas Freedom Rally” featured speakers who called for Texas to remain “open and free” and for…… MORE
Former Florida Congressman injured in Texas motorcycle accident
Waco (AP) – Former U.S. Representative Allen West of Florida has been injured in a motorcycle crash near Waco. West’s Facebook page says the former congressman was airlifted to a Waco hospital where he is now in stable condition. West reportedly was riding his motorcycle when a car cut him off, causing him to collide…… MORE
EF-1 Tornado Confirmed as Damage Cause in Bowie Friday Night
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – As many as 200 homes and 50 businesses were damaged by a tornado Friday night, now confirmed by the National Weather Service as an EF-1 tornado in strength, with winds estimated at 95 miles an hour. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed Texas Task Force 2 to to assist with cleanup. Emergency…… MORE
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