In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren’t essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales. As the nation grapples with a pandemic…… MORE
American Airlines flight attendant dies of Coronavirus
Philadelphia (WBAP/KLIF) – An American Airlines flight attendant stationed in Philadelphia has died of the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Paul Frishkorn was 65, and had worked for more than 30 years with U.S. Airways, and American Airlines. Fort Worth-based American Airlines has had a handful of employees diagnosed with Covid-19, including a baggage handler at DFW Airport,…… MORE
Spring Rains Friday and Monday
Today, Mostly Cloudy, Spotty showers and storms, 84 / 65, Winds S10-20 Saturday, Mostly Sunny, Breezy, 75 / 51, Winds West 10-20 Sunday, Sunny to PtCldy, 76 / 56 Monday, Rain and Tstorms Likely, 69 / 56 Tuesday, Clearing, 72 / 52… MORE
Water and power will not be shutoff in Texas during the Covid-19 pandemic
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas’ Public Utilities Commission has put a hold on residential water and power shutoffs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the newly announced program customers may be able to avoid disconnects for up to six months. In addition, electric, water, and sewer providers also must suspend late fees. The new rule does not…… MORE
Fort Worth food bank to distribute food boxes
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant Area Food Bank plans to distribute 25 pound boxes of non-perishable food to families Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. The food bank says it has enough for 250 families. The boxes will be handed out at two Fort Worth elementary schools: Como Elementary in the 4000 block…… MORE