FARMERS BRANCH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Mayor of Farmers Branch is providing free meals to the first 100 people who order food from any of the city’s restaurants. Mayor Robert Dye said it’s a way to support local businesses who are struggling with sales during this time. “When I hear that restaurant revenue business is down 50-66%…… MORE
Ford Recalls 268,000 Cars in North America Over Faulty Door Latches
DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling more than 268,000 cars in North America to fix doors that could open unexpectedly or may not close. The recall covers the 2014 through 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the 2014 and 2015 Ford Fiesta. Cars in Mexico, U.S. territories and 16 states with high temperatures are…… MORE
Braum’s Ice Cream Founder Dead at 92
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores says its founder, Bill Braum, has died. He was 92. The company announced the death Tuesday. The company says in a statement that Braum died Monday at his home in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Kansas town where he worked for the small…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: “Stay Home Y’all,” and Who Can Sue Who over the Virus?
0:01 — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price joins the show to talk about Tarrant County’s stay-at-home order, and why they decided to enact a couple of days after Dallas did. 3:33 — Can you sue someone for infecting you with the Coronavirus? What about your employer for making you work while feeling unsafe? Or if…… MORE
Amid a Cancelled Festival Three North Texans Win SXSW Film Awards
Austin, Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The decades old South by Southwest Festival in Austin was among the first major gatherings canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers went ahead with one of the festival highlights — its film awards. Awards were handed out virtually, for a film festival that never happened; winners included 3 North…… MORE
Senate Leaders Strike a Deal on a Massive Coronavirus Aid Package
WASHINGTON – The White House and Senate leaders of both U.S. political parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping $2 trillion measure to aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Top White House aide Eric Ueland announced the agreement in a Capitol hallway shortly after midnight.…… MORE
15 New Coronavirus Cases In Denton County
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fifteen new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Denton county, bringing the total number of county-wide cases to 51. Twenty-six of those are 50 years of age or older, while 10 of the cases are residents in their 20’s. Fifteen of the victims are currently hospitalized. County health officials report that 21…… MORE
Feds Award $16-Million to Feed Older Texans During COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Federal government has awarded over $16-million to Texas to provide meals to older residents. The money is part of a $250-million Department of Health and Human Services grant that came as a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. H-H-S Secretary Alex Azar knows the elderly are hardest hit. Azar says…… MORE
When Home is Not Safe and You Must Stay Home: DCAC Calling on Community to Report Signs of Child Abuse
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is calling on the community to notice signs of child abuse and report it. Sarah Burns with DCAC said schools are a safe haven for many children suffering abuse and with schools closed due to COVID-19, teachers are not there to notice and intervene. “We anticipate to see…… MORE
Hotline Open for North Texans Struggling with Mental Health Issues Prompted by Coronavirus Concerns
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A hotline is now open for North Texans struggling with mental health issues prompted by concerns over coronavirus. Mental health experts believe fears and restrictions surrounding COVID-19 are triggering depression or anxiety for many North Texans. Tate Ringer with Metrocare Services in Dallas said Tuesday that medical experts are standing by to…… MORE
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