Hotline Open for North Texans Struggling with Mental Health Issues Prompted by Coronavirus Concerns

Posted on March 24, 2020

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A hotline is now open for North Texans struggling with mental health issues prompted by concerns over coronavirus. Mental health experts believe fears and restrictions surrounding COVID-19 are triggering depression or anxiety for many North Texans. Tate Ringer with Metrocare Services in Dallas said Tuesday that medical experts are standing by to…… MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order to Better Track Hospital Bed Capacity

Posted on March 24, 2020

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott today updated Texans Tuesday on incoming supplies of Personal Protective Equipment and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19. The Governor announced that the newly established Supply Chain Strike Force has already secured more than $83 million of purchase orders for essential supplies. Additionally, the Governor announced that the…… MORE

Medical Supplies in North Texas Warehouse Being Donated Locally, Nationally and Globally in Response to COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- World Vision, a humanitarian aid organization is helping with the Coronavirus locally, nationally and globally. Roberta Taylor says one of their national warehouses is in Grand Prairie and they have extra gloves, masks and gowns to send to hospitals in Dallas, other impacted states and a total of 17 countries. It’s the…… MORE

North Texas Counties Issuing Stay at Home Order

Posted on March 24, 2020

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Local governments across the metroplex are implementing more restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Collin County Judge Chris Hill said the region is so connected that it’s important to be aware of what each county is doing to stop the spread. “Collin County citizens who work in Tarrant, Dallas or Denton…… MORE