Texas Has Deadliest Single-Day Coronavirus Death Toll

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Lone Star state’s Coronavirus death toll has hit single-day high.  50 Texans died of COVID-19, Thursday,  In addition to 1,033 new cases being reported statewide, the first time the state has surpassed a thousand since April 8th. The Texas death toll over the past three days hit 119, which marks the deadliest…MORE

Dallas Mayor Discusses Plan to Reopen City

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As Texas begins to reopen on Friday, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discussed the cities own plan for reopening. Johnson says that even though public libraries are allowed to reopen under the guidelines set by Governor Greg Abbott, he does not believe Dallas is ready to make that step. “We’re going to work…MORE

North Texas Food Bank Experiencing Continued Uptick in Demand

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas food bank is  experiencing a continued increase in demand as the coronavirus pandemic impacts the local economy. With the pandemic prompting pay cuts, furloughs, and layoffs many North Texans are struggling to put food on the table. “We have really seen an uptick as far as people needing support,”…MORE

American Airlines Reports $2.2 Billion First Quarter Net Loss

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth-based American Airlines reported a massive $2.2 billion dollar net loss for the first quarter. It’s the latest among the industry to report the staggering hit as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause a steep drop in air travel. American CEO Doug Parker said the financial losses are unprecedented.…MORE