Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – Though some Americans reported last week that they had received their federal stimulus checks, most Americans should start seeing their relief payments this week. In a tweet the IRS said the agency sent out the first wave of checks on Saturday: “#IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayers’ bank…… MORE
Dallas Police Arrest 21-Year-Old on Murder Charge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police arrested a 21-year-old man after the suspect allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old man Saturday afternoon. Martin Rocha Pena allegedly shot the 35-year-old over a physical dispute between the man and a juvenile. The incident happened at the Casa De Arroyo apartments off of Spring Valley Road, where the man…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott Extends Texas Disaster Declaration
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that Texas’ disaster declaration has been extended additional 30 days in order to continue to combat the spread of COVID-19. The original declaration was issued March 13th, and was set to expire after one month. “By extending my Disaster Declaration, we are ensuring the state of Texas…… MORE
Dangerous, Powerful Tornadoes and Winds Threaten Deep South Easter Sunday
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF- Forecasters with the National Weather Service warn of unusually dangerous conditions today for growth of storms moving out of North Texas and eastward across the Deep South today. The storms that brought an approximate official half inch of rain overnight to the area around DFW International Airport brought more than a…… MORE
Ventilators may not be good for COVID-19 patients
New York (AP) – Health officials around the world are pushing to get more ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, but some doctors actually are moving away from using the machines. The reason is that some hospitals have reported unusually high death rates for coronavirus patients on ventilators. Also, some doctors worry that the machines could…… MORE