Are Gun Shops ‘Essential’ Businesses During a Pandemic?

Posted on March 27, 2020

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren’t essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales. As the nation grapples with a pandemic…… MORE

American Airlines flight attendant dies of Coronavirus

Posted on March 27, 2020

Philadelphia (WBAP/KLIF) – An American Airlines flight attendant stationed in Philadelphia has died of the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Paul Frishkorn was 65, and had worked for more than 30 years with U.S. Airways, and American Airlines. Fort Worth-based American Airlines has had a handful of employees diagnosed with Covid-19, including a baggage handler at DFW Airport,…… MORE

Water and power will not be shutoff in Texas during the Covid-19 pandemic

Posted on March 27, 2020

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas’ Public Utilities Commission has put a hold on residential water and power shutoffs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the newly announced program customers may be able to avoid disconnects for up to six months. In addition, electric, water, and sewer providers also must suspend late fees. The new rule does not…… MORE

Dallas County Judge Request Help From National Guard

Posted on March 26, 2020

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread across Dallas County, citizens should expect to see more National Guard members in the area. Dallas county Judge Clay Jenkins says they have requested the help from national guard disease detectives to work with possibly infected patients. “If a person gets sick and they were around other…… MORE

Carrollton Postpones Elections Due to COVID-19

Posted on March 26, 2020

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The city of Carrollton is latest to decide to postpone May elections due to public safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. Elections were originally supposed to take place May 2nd but have now been moved to November 3rd. All records including candidate filings, mail in voter applications, ballot proofs, and printed ballots will…… MORE

Denton County Confirms 83 COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death, Lewisville Man in his 40’s

Posted on March 26, 2020

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Denton County now has a total of 83 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and it’s first reported death of a Lewisville man in his 40’s. Doctor Matt Richardson with Denton County Health said there are 8 cases at the Denton State Supported Living Center, that houses more than 400 people with intellectual and developmental…… MORE

Governor Mandates Quarantine For Travelers From New York Tri-State, New Orleans

Posted on March 26, 2020

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Thursday mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for people traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the Governor, the Executive…… MORE

Four Fort Worth Public Library locations Collect Medical Supply Donations

Posted on March 26, 2020

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Residents who have personal protective supplies, such as gloves and masks are encouraged to drop them off curbside starting on Thursday, March 26, at four Fort Worth Public Library locations and area Goodwill Donation Centers. Because of precautions medical personnel and individuals are taking to avoid the spread of COVID-19, some items…… MORE

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