(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas reported 8,800 new cases of COVID-19, Thursday, bringing the statewide total over 412,000. Dallas county exceeded 49,000 positive tests with 664 deaths, while Tarrant county is approaching 28,000 cases and reporting 363 fatalities. Collin county lists more than 6,200 confirmed Coronavirus cases, while Denton county is nearing 6,700 infected residents with just…… MORE
Plano Based Home Decor Retailer Projects Record Profits amid Pandemic
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The coronavirus pandemic has brought financial struggles for big businesses across the United States, but it’s quite the opposite for a national home decor retailer based in Plano ‘At Home’ projects a 42% sales increase in the second quarter. It’s also reporting a profit of $82 million in the same time frame. CEO…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD Votes for School to Start Sept. 8, Classes Online for the First Four Weeks
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- After a five hour meeting with public comment, the Fort Worth ISD Board decided to start the school year on September 8th and for it to be online only for the first four weeks. Then, students may have the opportunity to continue the virtual learning or switch to in-person learning in October.…… MORE
Parker County Commissioners Vote to Keep Confederate Statue
Weatherford, TX (WBAP/KLIF) -Parker County Commissioners have unanimously voted to keep the statue of Confederate soldiers on its courthouse lawn. The vote was 5-0. Parker County Commissioners first left the decision up to the Daughters of the Confederacy, because they own the statue. President of the Texas Chapter for the Daughters of the Confederacy Dorothy…… MORE
John Lewis Mourned as ‘Founding Father’ of ‘Better America’
ATLANTA (AP) – John Lewis was celebrated as an American hero during his funeral as former President Barack Obama and others called on people to follow Lewis’ example and fight injustice. The private funeral occurred Thursday in Atlanta after nearly a week of mourning that began in his birthplace in Alabama. Lewis died July 17…… MORE