AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas has appealed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of Texas’ Major Disaster Declaration request for Public Assistance for Dallas and Erath Counties following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of October 20-21, 2019. The Governor sent a letter to FEMA…… MORE
Salon Owner Willing To Be Jailed For Right to Work
(WBAP/KLIF) — A salon owner is willing to go to jail for the right to run her business. Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther re-opened her North Dallas business a week ago citing financial reasons. Now, District Judge Eric Moye has issued a temporary restraining order against Luther for violating city, county, and state orders. …… MORE
COVID-19 Death Toll Nearing 200, Including 17-year old
(WBAP/KLIF) — After reporting 233 newly-infected residents, the Metroplex is nearing 6,800 COVID-19 cases. Dallas County erupted with 135 new cases of Coronavirus and reported a county-wide total of 94 deaths. Judge Clay Jenkins says the report of one of the deaths was tragic as a 17-year-old Lancaster girl died in ICU of the virus. …… MORE
North Texans Urge Immediate Reopening at Dallas Rally
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – While some critics of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s phased approach to reopen the state say it’s too soon, others believe it’s not quick enough. Demonstrations continued on Tuesday demanding the state reopen now, despite it being among a limited number of states to get back to business. Rally goers filled Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas to…… MORE
Movie Theaters Implementing Plans to Eventually Reopen
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Movie theaters will be able to open across Texas on Friday, as coronavirus restrictions will be lifted, but many aren’t ready quite yet. According to Governor Greg Abbott, theaters can open at 25% capacity as of May 1. But Brian Schultz, CEO of Studio Movie Grill said Tuesday that the industry needs more time…… MORE