ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott is in Arlington addressing the first death of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, the second death in North Texas. Abbott said they’re testing everyone at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, where 77-year-old resident Patrick James died from the Coronavirus. “We are conducting a full trace of all movement of…… MORE
Trump Invokes Emergency Authority; Big 3 Automakers Closing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday moved to invoke a federal law that allows the government to marshal the private sector to fight the coronavirus epidemic, as the economic damage mounted with word that Detroit’s Big Three automakers agreed to shut down all their factories to protect workers. On a day of head-spinning…… MORE
Covid-19 Death Reported in Collin County
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man has died of coronavirus. It’s the first Covid-19 death in the county and the second in North Texas. Collin County health officials were notified that the patient was a 64 year-old Plano man who died at a local hospital on Tuesday. The positive test was confirmed after he died.…… MORE
Gov Abbott Issues Proclamation Allowing For Postponement Of Local Elections
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Cities and school districts across Texas now have the choice to postpone May 2 elections. Local officials and school board members are on the May ballot, but Governor Greg Abbott waived regulations Wednesday allowing the elections to postpone until November 3. “I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers…… MORE
KLIF Wants To Send Out A Special Thank You!
We here at KLIF want to send out a special thank you to everyone continuing to work hard in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. While many of us are practicing “social distancing,” there are several people in a variety of industries risking it all in order to put out the fires this virus has…… MORE
The United States and Canada Temporarily Close Shared Border to Non-essential Travel
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – In an effort to curb the spread of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the United States and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to non-essential travel. President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that the decision to tighten restrictions won’t affect trade between the two countries. Speaking to reporters outside…… MORE
Joe Biden Surges Ahead in the Democratic Primary Race; Wins IL, FL, AZ
Associated Press (WBAP/KLIF) – Joe Biden has continued his surge toward the Democratic presidential nomination with wins in Illinois and Arizona and a dominating victory in Florida, the largest delegate prize of the night. Biden’s momentum considering Tuesday’s primaries is undeniable. That puts pressure on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to reconsider his campaign. Sanders’ campaign…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: The Virus in Politics, and Don’t Call 911 for Toilet Paper
0:24 — SMU political analyst Cal Jillson joins us to talk Joe Biden continuing to win primaries, Bernie’s chances, and how the Coronavirus could impact this election season and President Trump’s re-election chances. 7:19 — Dave says the word “stupid” shouldn’t be used lightly, but that it definitely applies to this person who called 911…for…… MORE
North Texas Schools Will Pay Employees Forced To Stay Home
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — School boards in multiple North Texas districts have decided to continue to pay employees while schools are shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to CBS districts in Dallas, Fort Worth, Midlothian and Cedar Hill have informed teachers and other employees, including substitutes, salaried, hourly and auxiliary workers that…… MORE
Texas COVID-19: Spreading Across North Texas; Ellis County Reports First Case
Ellis County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Ellis County has it’s first presumptive positive coronavirus patient A Maypearl woman in her 70s showed signs of the illness after going to a hospital to get tested for a stroke. It’s believed to be a case of community spread, as the patient has no former travel history; she’s isolated…… MORE
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