AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don’t qualify as essential surgeries. Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that the order issued over the weekend by Gov. Greg Abbott barred “any type of abortion that is…… MORE
Trump Considers the Economic Impact of Shutdown as Backlash Grows
Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump’s push to get the U.S. economy back on a fast track is expected to front and center today, even when some experts warn social distancing and shutdown of many businesses should continue for as much as a couple months. President Trump says he wants to reopen the country for…… MORE
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Suggests Seniors Like Him Are Willing to Die to Get the Economy Moving
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick agrees with President Trump who believes that the economy needs to get moving again, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. During the coronavirus briefing Monday Trump said, :”Our country wasn’t meant to be shut down.” “This is not a country that was built for…… MORE
Flight Attendants at North Texas Airlines Allowed to Wear Face Masks
(WBAP/KLIF) — Flight attendants with two North Texas airlines are cleared to protect themselves from Coronavirus Southwest and American airlines gave the “green light” to allow flight attendants to wear face masks to protect against COVID-19. Fort Worth-based American Airlines made their policy change on Sunday to allow it’s workers to wear masks and gloves…… MORE
10 New Coronavirus Cases in Tarrant County
(WBAP/KLIF) TARRANT COUNTY — Tarrant County has confirmed 10 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 57 cases are now confirmed in the state’s third largest county. However, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says they believe it’s too early for a shelter-in-place order. Four of the new cases are in Fort Worth, while Haltom City diagnosed its…… MORE
Two Additional Coronavirus Deaths Reported in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The coronavirus death toll in North Texas continues to rise. Dallas County reported two more deaths on Tuesday, bringing the total number in the county to four. According to official with the county, the deaths were those of two men in their 60’s, both Dallas residents. One of the mean had high-risk…… MORE
Fort Worth Senior Citizens Make The Most of Quarantine, Singing Songs from Their Balconies
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As many elderly citizens are stuck inside, a Fort Worth senior living facility made the most of it. Around 100 residents at Fort Worth’s Trinity Terrace went to their balconies to sing some songs and spread a little cheer during these uncertain times. “Everyone was thrilled to be out socializing even from…… MORE
Dallas COVID-19 Testing Sites Change Criteria
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of drive thru coronavirus tests administered in North Texas is expected to rise with recently loosened requirements. When drive thru testing opened in Dallas over the weekend people under 65 would be turned away. But as of Monday afternoon the criteria changed. According to Dallas County, criteria for testing sites…… MORE
Texas Baptist Men Donating Thousands of Masks, Suits to First Responders and Hospitals
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Texas Baptist Men, a disaster relief ministry based in Dallas is donating 10,000 masks and 2,000 biohazard suits to hospitals and first responders. John Hall with TBM said these items are in short supply and it will get worse as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow. “First responders and local hospitals, these…… MORE
United Way Denton Creates COVID-19 Relief Fund to Help Residents Financially Impacted by the Outbreak
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – United Way Denton is helping residents who are feeling the economic sting of the coronavirus outbreak in North Texas. The nonprofit’s Gary Henderson said they’ve created the COVID-19 relief fund to keep residents affected by job closures and school/daycare closures who are on the brink of financial ruin. “It’s a series…… MORE
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