AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar revised the Certification Revenue Estimate on Monday and now projects a fiscal 2021 ending shortfall of $4.58 billion. The shortfall, which Hegar attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent volatility in oil prices, is a decrease from the $2.89 billion positive year-end balance originally projected in the October 2019 CRE.…… MORE
Benchmark Research Seeks Participants to Test COVID-19 Vaccine in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Participants are still needed to take part in Fort Worth research trials to test a COVID-19 vaccine. Starting next week, Benchmark Research will launch clinical research trials to test vaccines aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. The company needs about 2,000 participants. Participants must be over 18 years old. Benchmark Research said…… MORE
FWISD Releases Plan, Guidance for In-Person Classes Starting August
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As Dallas County announced in-person learning will be postponed until September 8th, the Fort Worth ISD releases a plan and guidance for in-person classes starting August. The district is still giving students and parents the option for in-person or virtual learning for the 2020-2021 school year, but the new school year will be…… MORE
Fort Worth Cardiac Arrests Double; 9-1-1 Help Calls Triple; Pandemic Suspected
FORT WORTH-Fort Worth’s Medstar paramedics are warning of a doubling of patients in full cardiac arrest by the time a call for help comes in and help arrives to patients, and a tripling of wait times before the 9-1-1 call when heart issues are suspected. Medstar’s Matt Zavadsky notes “time is muscle”, meaning time after…… MORE
Richardson Police: Help Sought to Identify a Suspect Who Burglarized Two Garages
Richardson, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Richardson Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect that burglarized two open garages in the 1900 block of Linda Ln. and 1900 block of Drew Ln. Surveillance video captured on July 15, 2020 shows a light-skinned male w/short hair, possibly a mohawk, 16′ – 19′ blue Hyundai Elantra…… MORE