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
Parker County Judge Wants Businesses Back to Work
(WBAP/KLIF) — After billions of dollars being lost in North Texas due to the COVID-19 business shut-down, many Texans are ready to head back to work. As more reports surface that the Coronavirus doesn’t appear as deadly as first thought, many Texas counties are focusing on people’s livelihoods. Parker County Judge Pat Dean is concerned…… MORE
Temporary Texas Abortion Ban Backed By U.S. District Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state’s emergency effort to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, last week, temporarily blocked the state’s prohibition on medication abortions. But the panel of three justices voted in favor of…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Oil Plunges, and Hospital Fear Skyrockets
0:25 — The price of oil is LITERALLY cheaper than free. What does that mean for the industry and investors? Financial expert Derrick Kinney makes sense of it all. 7:07 — More and more sick people are becoming too scared to go to the hospital because of COVID-19. Dr. John Roland is an ER doctor…… MORE
Texas woman and sister die from pandemics 102 years apart
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Texas woman infected with COVID-19 died last week, 102 years after her sister died from the Spanish flu. Selma Esther Ryan lived in San Antonio until three years ago when she moved into an assisted care living center in Austin at the age of 93. Her daughter, Vicki Spencer, told…… MORE
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