(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced tighter restrictions to fight the spread of COVID-19. A day after announcing a limit of 125 patrons at bars and restaurants, Price says beginning Wednesday the city will enact more stringent guidelines, including that all restaurants and bars be restricted to drive-thru, delivery, or…… MORE
Arlington Man Is First COVID-19 Fatality in North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) ARLINGTON, TX — The state of Texas now has two deaths related to COVID-19 and the first in North Texas. Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed that Pat James of Arlington died, Sunday, of the Coronavirus. The 77 year old was a resident of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington. Greg Brandt says…… MORE
Dallas ISD Confirms Middle School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Officials say a student at J-L Long Middle School has tested positive for the Coronavirus. In a letter sent to parents, J-L Long Principal Chandra Barnett says the student was seen by a nurse Friday before Spring Break and fortunately the student is at home and is doing well. She states the Dallas County…… MORE
Stocks Jump After Trump Promises to ‘Go Big’ on Virus Aid
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks rallied Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he’s “going big” with plans to prop up the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The White House’s proposal could approach $1 trillion. A growing number of investors sees a recession as likely if not already here. The Federal Reserve also announced its latest…… MORE
Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard on Tuesday to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19. “By activating the Texas National Guard, we are ensuring Texas is prepared as we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “I am grateful to the men and women…… MORE
Ways To Help In Your Community
You’ve reached out and asked how you can help around your community as together we navigate and try to make sense of the daily changes in our every day lives. Here are a few ways you can help make a difference. We will continue to add to this list. You can also email our Program…… MORE
Nine Additional COVID-19 Cases in Dallas County, Ages ranging from 20-70, Three are critical
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported nine additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to the CDC for confirmation. Respiratory samples positive for COVID-19 in a public health laboratory will be considered “positive” with no…… MORE
White House Seeks $850 Billion Emergency Stimulus Package For Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House is proposing an almost $850 billion emergency stimulus package to address the economic impact of the coronavirus on the nation’s economy. Senate Republicans will consider the measure Tuesday, which aims to provide relief for small businesses, the airline industry and propose a massive tax cut for wage earners. The…… MORE
Texas Health and Human Services Increasing Guidelines for Child Care Operations Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Changes are being made from the state level to the almost 17,000 child care operations across Texas in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Texas Health and Human Service issued new guidelines, including new screening requirements for staff and visitors, this week in its effort to protect children…… MORE
Tarrant County: 6th COVID-19 Case Was Locally Transmitted
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County is reporting its first presumed local transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus.) The patient is a resident of Grand Prairie who had no known contact and has no recent travel history. In a statement Tarrant County Public Health director Vinny Taneja said that the patient has been isolated at home since…… MORE
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