DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County order requiring face coverings won’t be punishable by law if violated following a heated emergency meeting of the Commissioners Court on Friday. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is requiring that face coverings be worn in all Dallas County stores and businesses. The order initially allowed for fines and possible…… MORE
North Texans Asked to “Make Good Choices” as Coronavirus Peak Could be Nearing
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to medical experts, DFW could be nearing its peak as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 124 additional positive cases on Friday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 2,190. Five additional deaths were reported in Dallas County, including a Dallas woman…… MORE
WATCH: Congressman Marc Veasy Answers Questions on Congressional COVID-19 Response
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Congressman Marc Veasy of Fort Worth hosts a Facebook Live Event to answer any questions regarding what Congress is doing to help constituents during COVID-19. Veasy says with the Payment Protection Program, through April 13th, Texas received the most of any state when it came to PPP dollars. He said Texas had…… MORE
Alto, Dallas-Based Rideshare Company Expands Operations in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Alto, a Dallas-based rideshare company is expanding in Fort Worth this week. Alto CEO Will Coleman said Alto is known for its elevated, high quality and clean services. Coleman said Alto is unlike any other rideshare because all of the vehicles are owned by the company and all drivers are W-2 employees.…… MORE
Texas Governor Begins Easing Restrictions to Reopen Economy
AUSTIN (AP) – Governor Greg Abbott is starting to reopen Texas with orders that allow retail shops to sell items curbside and lets visitors back into state parks. On Friday, he also lifted restrictions on nonessential surgeries that have banned doctors from operating rooms for weeks. Abbott said the eased restrictions will be phased in…… MORE