AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order for the entire State of Texas to stop the spread of COVID-19. He said all bars, dine in restaurants, gyms and schools in Texas must close for at least 2 weeks. “Drive thru, pick up and delivery options is allowed and highly encouraged throughout the…… MORE
Governor Abbott Waives Restrictions to Allow Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol With Food Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott is offering some additional relief to restaurants that have been crippled by increased restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. The governor issued a waiver Wednesday allowing restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine and mixed drinks. Governor Abbott also ordered the Texas Alcoholic…… MORE
Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Legislation Into Law
CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid emergency leave. The Senate had earlier Wednesday approved the House-passed bill. The move allowed the upper chamber to devote its full attention to passing the next relief package in response…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Your Virus Questions Answered, and the State of DFW Real Estate
0:24 — All of us have had several questions regarding the Coronavirus, so we decided to take YOUR questions to the expert. Dr. Ben Neuman from Texas A&M Texarkana joined us to answer listener questions, and there were some good ones! 10:09 — The economy has suffered, but has the hotbed that is DFW real…… MORE
Advocacy Groups Call for Rent & Utility Relief During Coronavirus Emergency
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Advocacy groups are calling for rent and utility relief during the coronavirus emergency A petition effort calls for the City of Dallas and Dallas County to place an immediate moratorium on all evictions and utility shut-offs. in the meantime, Wes Helm with ‘Faith in Texas‘ suggests that residents contact their utility,…… MORE
North Texas Auto Workers Affected by COVID-19 Related Shutdown
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some 50,000 auto workers at GM/Arlington will impacted by an nationwide shutdown of auto plants by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler. The Big 3 automakers are temporarily closing all of the North American factories due to the continued spread of coronavirus. The plants will be shut down through at least…… MORE
As US Governors Impose Restrictions, Texas Stays Out Of It
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mayors are shuttering bars, governors are closing schools and President Donald Trump says avoid groups larger than 10 people. Rapidly across the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic is thrusting leaders at every level into hard decisions about where people can go, and how many at a time. But not Texas Gov. Greg…… MORE
Tarrant County Implements Strict Closures: Bars, Dine-In Restaurants, Theatres and Gyms
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County has followed suit with Dallas county, prohibiting all dine in restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues and bars to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The county has ordered a reduction in the number of people at gatherings to either 50% occupancy or 125. However, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is taking it…… MORE
Uber Eats Food Delivery Helping Local Restaurants, Waiving Delivery Fees Amid COVID-19 Closures
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Uber Eats, Uber’s food delivery service, is helping local restaurants amid the Coronavirus outbreak. Travis Considine with Uber Texas says since restaurants are closed for dining in, Uber Eats is helping to keep these businesses afloat in many ways. “We want to make it easy for people to help their community by supporting…… MORE
Governor Abbott in Tarrant County, Addressing Procedures Following COVID-19 Death of Arlington Retirement Center Resident
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott is in Arlington addressing the first death of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, the second death in North Texas. Abbott said they’re testing everyone at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, where 77-year-old resident Patrick James died from the Coronavirus. “We are conducting a full trace of all movement of…… MORE
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