Governor Greg Abbott joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss his new orders that he will announce in a few days, including the reopening of several businesses are restaurants. … MORE
Car Dealers Allowed To Reopen Showrooms
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re aching to take a test drive in a new car you can. Car dealerships in North Texas are reopening showrooms after federal COVID-19 restrictions were amended to include car sales as an essential service. The Dallas Morning News reports the National Automobile Dealers Association lobbied Washington for the designation.…… MORE
The most profitable airline in the U.S. is losing tons of money.
Atlanta (WBAP/KLIF) – Delta Airlines, the biggest commercial carrier in the United States, reports it lost $534 million in the first quarter. Bad as those first quarter numbers are, Delta predicts its revenue in this quarter, will be 90% less than last year, and there’s no recovery in sight. There are 75% fewer commercial flights…… MORE
Demonstrators hold quiet protest at Dealey Plaza
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a mostly quiet protest in Dealey Plaza Tuesday, demanding an end to state and local stay-at-home orders intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. Organizers insisted they weren’t denying the coronavirus is a threat, they just don’t believe the data, and think government officials have over-reacted. They named their demonstration…… MORE
Dallas Mexican food plant closes temporarily
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Don Miguel Foods is closing its Dallas plant for two weeks because COVID-19 has been confirmed in an unspecified number of its employees. The factory employs 700 people, and makes Mexican prepared foods for retail and food service outlets. It expects to be back in business again May 4. Don Miguel says…… MORE