(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Texas’ “10 Most Wanted” has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison, Friday. 43 year old Terrol DeBaun Travis pleaded guilty in November of last year to possession of a firearm by a felon. The Crips gang member, who was considered by law enforcement as a dangerous criminal, was handed…… MORE
Latest COVID-19 Metroplex Totals
(WBAP/KLIF) — 108 newly confirmed cases of Coronavirus were reported in the Metroplex, Monday. Dallas County reported 84 additional cases, while Collin County had 17, Tarrant 7, and Denton 5. Denton County also reported the only new death from the Coronavirus, bringing the four-county total to 129. in all, there are just over 49-hundred confirmed cases…… MORE
North Texas Nonprofit Fund Pays Laid-off Restaurant Workers To Work at Food Banks
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A new North Texas Initiative, Get Shift Done, is hiring laid off restaurant or hospitality workers to work shifts for non-profits in need during the COVID-19 crisis. The need for help at the food banks is surging, volunteers are staying home, so the Get Shift Done workers are filling the gap to get…… MORE
NASCAR to Soon Return to Texas Motor Speedway
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says NASCAR is working to soon return to Texas. Texas Motor Speedway said in a statement Monday that a race would not involve fans and would be enjoyed by fans via broadcast only. Drivers are isolated in their cars with no body to body contact which is why…… MORE
No Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths in Dallas County for Second Consecutive Day
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in North Texas but hospital equipment remains readily available. Dallas County reported no additional coronavirus related deaths for the second day in a row on Monday. This, after the deadliest week so far in the county with 33 last week. 84 additional cases were…… MORE
DCTA Implement Service Reductions, Recommends Mask Wearing Amid COVID-19
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority is recommending all passengers wear a cloth mask or face covering when onboard DCTA vehicles to limit the spread of COVID-19. “We are following guidelines recommended by the CDC,” said Adrienne Hamilton with DCTA. “It’s not only important for DCTA but for all of us to follow CDC…… MORE
COVID-19 Case Totals
(WBAP/KLIF) — A total of 123 news cases of Coronavirus were discovered in the Metroplex, Sunday. Dallas County reported another 104 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,428 with 60 deaths. Tarrant county had just 13 new cases for a total of 1,242 and 39 deaths. In Denton County, one…… MORE
Arlington ISD Food Service Employee Positive For COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington ISD has closed one of its meal distribution centers after an employee contracted Coronavirus. The food service employee worked at Swift elementary school, but did have direct contact with families making curb-side pick ups. The district expects the facility to be closed for a week while crews disinfecting the school. the worker…… MORE
Neiman Marcus To File For Bankruptcy
(WBAP/KLIF) — COVID-19 has forced Dallas-based Neiman Marcus into bankruptcy. The company is preparing to file next week as it deals with economic hardships associated with the Coronavirus shut-down. The move affects 14,000 employees nationwide. The pandemic has forced many retailers to shut down, costing companies millions of dollars. Neiman Marcus would be the first first…… MORE
Alcon Produces PPE’s For DFW-Area Hospitals
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Fort Worth’s largest companies has entered the battle to produce more PPE’s. Contact lens solution maker Alcon is now producing hand sanitizer for first responders. The company employs about 4,000 people in Fort Worth and has altered its production line to manufacture face shields and hand sanitizer. Ed McGough says the…… MORE
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