ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas are the latest major entertainment venues to temporarily suspend operations as the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow in North Texas. The parks will be closed until the end of March and then officials will re-evaluate the situation. In a statement, the parks…… MORE
The Elbow Bump in Place of Handshakes is Catching on Amid Coronavirus Fears
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – In an effort to protect themselves from the coronavirus, Washington officials, lawmakers and others have traded the ‘elbow bump‘ for the traditional hand shake to greet each other. Others are doing the classic Vulcan salute from Star Trek as a non-contact greeting. As a number of Capitol Hill lawmakers deciding…… MORE
Top Member of WH Coronovirus Task Force Says the Government ‘Failed’ on Testing
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – A top member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, Anthony Fauci, acknowledged Thursday the federal government has failed when it comes to testing and detecting the rapidly spreading coronavirus in bombshell testimony on Capitol Hill: “The system is not really geared to what we need right now, what you are asking…… MORE
Texas Governor Resists Making Calls on Canceling Events
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t making decisions on canceling public gatherings in response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as some local officials seek guidance and other U.S. governors urge bans on big crowds and school closures. It is a stance that puts Abbott, a Republican, in contrast with governors in both…… MORE
COVID-19 Alters North Texas Worship Services
(WBAP/KLIF) — Church Congregations are changing the way they worship due to COVID-19. According to Annette Gonzalez Taylor, the Dallas Catholic Diocese is excusing those over 60 from attending mass because they are at-risk. Meanwhile, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Fort Worth Stake President Brandon Elison says the over 400 congregations in the Metroplex…… MORE
Dallas Bans Large Gatherings After 5 New Cases of COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) DALLAS, TX — Five new cases of Coronavirus erupted in Dallas County, Thursday. Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed 5 residents returned presumptive positive tests, bringing the total number to eight. According to Jenkins, one is from Balch Springs and four others are residents of Dallas, however one of the findings is alarming because it is…… MORE
The Mighty Bull Market Falls Victim to a Virus
NEW YORK (AP) – The longest bull run in U.S. history is officially over after nearly 11 years. The bull market officially ran from March 9, 2009, until Feb. 19, 2020, when it began the nearly 27% dive that has taken it into bear market territory as of Thursday. Investors saw a return of 529% based…… MORE
Federal Authorities Crack Down on Unlicensed Gun Dealers to Reduce Violence
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Three firearm vendors who operated at DFW gun shows pleaded guilty Thursday to unlicensed dealing. According to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox, none of the defendants were conducting background checks on their buyers. Raleigh Merriam Selby III, 56, Jack Don Sims, 57, and James Cary Bennett, 79,…… MORE
Mesquite Police Warn Parents of THC Edibles Bust – Children’s Style Packaging.
MESQUITE – Mesquite Police announce 14 people have been arrested in connection with an alleged THC edibles importing scheme from California. Lt. Steven Biggs says more than 1,300 THC cartridges and 145 pounds of THC edibles have been confiscated. Biggs says he’s particularly concerned about the packaging of the gummie-type THC edible “candies”. He says…… MORE
Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson Concert at Globe Life Field Postponed Due to Coronavirus
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson’s concert in Arlington Saturday has been postponed due to the Coronavirus. Close to 40,000 fans were expected to go to the new Globe Life Field for it’s grand opening event. “It really sucks. It was going to be such a great concert and I was excited to see the…… MORE
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