(WBAP/KLIF) — One of Fort Worth’s largest companies has entered the battle to produce more PPE’s. Contact lens solution maker Alcon is now producing hand sanitizer for first responders. The company employs about 4,000 people in Fort Worth and has altered its production line to manufacture face shields and hand sanitizer. Ed McGough says the…… MORE
Dallas County Opening COVID-19 Testing to Retail Workers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County has opened COVID-19 testing to retail workers who continue to work essential jobs at places like Tom Thumb, Walmart and Costco as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Dallas County Judge Clay announced Monday that testing at the American Airlines Center and Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas is open to…… MORE
Round Two of SBA Loan COVID-19 Relief On the Way
(WBAP/KLIF) — Small business owners unable to receive payroll protection fund money may have a second chance. All of the $349-billion ran out last week, however Congress is poised to add another $370-billion to the fund. Fort Worth BBVA’s Brian Happle says time is of the essence and applicants should have their 941 statement, as…… MORE
Emmitt Smith Helps Those Out-of-Work In Metroplex
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Cowboy hall of fame running back Emmitt Smith is helping out-of-work residents in DFW. The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) announced Smith as their chief spokesman to connect COVID-19 displaced workers with thousands of available jobs. In a public service announcement, Smith talks about the organization’s resources. The DCR web site includes job…… MORE
Dallas County Experiences Deadliest Week of COVID-19
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health Officials confirm the county experienced its deadliest week of COVID-19 last week after five more victims died Saturday, bringing the weekly fatality total to 33, which is 55 percent of the counties total deaths. Saturday also saw the largest number of confirmed cases in a single day after…… MORE