(WBAP/KLIF) — About 70 parishioners donning face coverings visited mass at the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, Sunday. According to Bishop Michael F. Olson, church members were required to maintain a 6-foot distance from others. In Grapevine, the nondenominational fellowship church also held services. Pastor Ed Young preached that gathering is essential and required worshipers…… MORE
Chopper Crash Kills Houston Cop, Son of City Councilman
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Houston police officer injured in a police helicopter crash, Saturday, is now in serious condition. 35-year-old Chase Cormier was upgraded from critical condition, Sunday, following surgery after the early Saturday morning crash that killed another officer. Police say 35-year-old Jason Knox, the son of Houston city council member Mike Knox, died of injuries…… MORE
Blue Bell Creamery Fined $19-Million for Contaminated Ice Cream
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas ice cream company has pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing contaminated goods. Federal prosecutors say Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay more than $19-million in fines and forfeiture as part of a plea agreement on two misdemeanor counts for shipping contaminated ice cream. In addition, former CEO Paul Kruse has also…… MORE
Fort Worth Bar Owner Defies Governor’s Order
(WBAP/KLIF) — Owners of Texas bars, gyms, and salons remain closed due to governor Greg Abbott’s order. But, nearly two months later, businesses are beginning to defy the order to stay afloat. A Fort Worth bar was shut down by authorities, Saturday, after it re-opened against the statewide order. Thirsty Armadillo owner Fred Barnett opened for…… MORE
Metroplex COVID-19 Cases Top 8,300
(WBAP/KLIF) — More than a quarter of the COVID-19 cases in Texas are in the Metroplex. As coronavirus testing ramps up across North Texas, more confirmed cases of the virus are being reported. More than 320 newly infected residents were confirmed in the DFW area. The Lone Star State has nearly 32,000 cases of Coronavirus,…… MORE