DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -A shelter in place, also known as a “stay at home” order, will go into effect Monday night in Dallas County. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced the order Sunday evening. “This order is our best chance to flatten the curve in Dallas County and save as many lives as possible,” Judge Jenkins…… MORE
Governor Gregg Abbott Relaxes Nursing Regulations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued two executive orders today, both aimed at helping to maximize bed capacity and staff capacity for COVID-19 patients at Texas hospitals. First, Abbott is directed all licensed health care professionals and all licensed health care facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not medically…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Second COVID-19 Death
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health and Human Services have reported 36 more positive cases of the Novel Coronavirus. This brings the Dallas County total to 131. In addition to these, the DCHHS have also reported a second COVID-19 related death. The man was in his 80’s and a resident of the city of…… MORE
MISSING PERSON: Dallas Police are Asking for Help
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police are asking for help finding a critically missing person. 34-year- old Brittany Fagan was last seen Saturday, March 21st at around 2pm in the 800 block of Penguin Drive. She is being described as a black female with brown eyes and black hair and is a little over 5 feet…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Hopes to Help Those Effected by COVID-19 Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Restrictions put into place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have caused an increase in layoffs across Texas. But Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the government should provide assistance to those effected by the pandemic. He spoke on WFAA’s Inside Texas Politics, “The government’s mayor is the peoples money its tax money…… MORE
Gamestop closing all its stores
Grapevine (WBAP/KLIF) – Grapevine based GameStop is closing all of its U.S. retail stores, and working exclusively online. The video game retailer says in response to the coronavirus threat it will continue to process orders placed at gamestop.com, and offer its customers either curbside pick-up or delivery. Ironically, GameStop’s C.E.O. says the company is experiencing…… MORE
Travel restrictions coming to the border with Mexico
San Diego (AP) – U.S. officials are expected to announce new restrictions on the southern border by the end of the week as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. and Mexico have been working on plans to halt much of the cross-border travel without disrupting trade. Officials on both…… MORE
There are now more than 300 Coronavirus cases in Texas
DALLAS (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Texas now tops 300. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Saturday 304 people have tested positive for the virus, up from about 200 on Friday. The number of deaths in the state remained at five. Dallas County has the greatest number of cases with…… MORE
Dallas County Announces New Restrictions to Battle COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the total amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dallas County approaches 100, County Judge Clay Jenkins announced new restrictions that will go into effect Sunday morning. The restrictions focus heavily on social distancing, and are now prohibiting outdoor gatherings that bring people within 6 feet of each other. “We’ll have officers…… MORE
Tarrant County Enforces New Restrictions to Combat COVID-19
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- With now 42 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, Judge Glen Whitley has enforced more precautions to battle the rapid spread of the virus. The new restrictions include closing all worship services, but will allow them to operate online. All malls and non-essential retail establishments are also being closed. These…… MORE
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