DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- School districts across Texas could soon receive more than 1 million Covid-19 rapid tests for students and staff. Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management announced the creation of a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Texas school systems. This program will help schools conduct rapid…… MORE
Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Senator Kamala Harris Suspends Travel After Two Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris has canceled travel through Sunday and will suspend in-person events until Monday after two staffers tested positive for coronavirus. The California Senator’s campaign told reporters her communications director and a traveling staff member for her travel to Arizona are now infected. Former Vice President…… MORE
Last day to Complete 2020 Census Count
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The U.S. Census Count concludes Thursday following a decision by the U.S. Supreme court which allowed the Trump Administration to stop the count a month earlier than originally planned. Sophia Johnson with the Dallas Census says her team is doing a final push to make sure everyone is accounted for. “Because the impact lasts for…… MORE
Bars in Most Populous West Texas Counties Stay Shut
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — While bars in much of Texas were allowed to reopen Wednesday, county judges in most of the state’s most populous counties are keeping taps closed. Gov. Greg Abbott delegated to the county leaders the option of allowing taprooms to reopen Wednesday with occupancy limited to 50% capacity. Taverns in most of the counties…… MORE
Coronavirus Risk Level Raised In Dallas County
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County has again raised the coronavirus threat level to Red, due to a rising number of positive cases in the county. Red is the highest risk level in the county. In a written statement, County Judge Clay Jenkins said, “it’s more important than ever we make good decisions.” County health officials…… MORE