DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-The Dallas Police Department confirms one of its officers tested positive for COVID-19. Police say it was an officer working out of Northeast Patrol and has been isolated and is currently doing well. Three coworkers, who met the definition of close contact, are currently quarantined as a precaution. The police department is working with…… MORE
Dallas County Reports First Coronavirus Related Death
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported its coronavirus related death on Thursday amid a surge in the number of confirmed cases across North Texas. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 20 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to…… MORE
North Texas Gun Shop Seeing an Uptick in Sales Amid COVID-19 Fears
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The gun industry is seeing an uptick in sales amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Stanyer owner of Texas Gun Experience in Downtown Grapevine says their store has been packed, with lines out the door every morning. “I think it’s personal protection. With this scenario we have going on right now, there’s a lot…… MORE
Governor Abbott Declares Executive Order for Entire State: Closures of Bars, Dine-in Restaurants, Gyms, Schools
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order for the entire State of Texas to stop the spread of COVID-19. He said all bars, dine in restaurants, gyms and schools in Texas must close for at least 2 weeks. “Drive thru, pick up and delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged throughout the…… MORE
Governor Abbott Waives Restrictions to Allow Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol With Food Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott is offering some additional relief to restaurants that have been crippled by increased restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. The governor issued a waiver Wednesday allowing restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine and mixed drinks. Governor Abbott also ordered the Texas Alcoholic…… MORE
Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Legislation Into Law
CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid emergency leave. The Senate had earlier Wednesday approved the House-passed bill. The move allowed the upper chamber to devote its full attention to passing the next relief package in response…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Your Virus Questions Answered, and the State of DFW Real Estate
0:24 — All of us have had several questions regarding the Coronavirus, so we decided to take YOUR questions to the expert. Dr. Ben Neuman from Texas A&M Texarkana joined us to answer listener questions, and there were some good ones! 10:09 — The economy has suffered, but has the hotbed that is DFW real…… MORE
Advocacy Groups Call for Rent & Utility Relief During Coronavirus Emergency
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Advocacy groups are calling for rent and utility relief during the coronavirus emergency A petition effort calls for the City of Dallas and Dallas County to place an immediate moratorium on all evictions and utility shut-offs. in the meantime, Wes Helm with ‘Faith in Texas‘ suggests that residents contact their utility,…… MORE
North Texas Auto Workers Affected by COVID-19 Related Shutdown
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some 50,000 auto workers at GM/Arlington will impacted by an nationwide shutdown of auto plants by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler. The Big 3 automakers are temporarily closing all of the North American factories due to the continued spread of coronavirus. The plants will be shut down through at least…… MORE
As US Governors Impose Restrictions, Texas Stays Out Of It
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mayors are shuttering bars, governors are closing schools and President Donald Trump says avoid groups larger than 10 people. Rapidly across the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic is thrusting leaders at every level into hard decisions about where people can go, and how many at a time. But not Texas Gov. Greg…… MORE
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