AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott announces he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency…… MORE
North Texas School Districts Offering Meal Support Amid School Closures Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – As school district across North Texas postpone classes or move to online resources amid the coronavirus outbreak, many families who are struggling financially are wondering how their kids will be fed. Some students rely on free meals served at school as their primary source of food for the day. That’s why…… MORE
Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus; Travel Restrictions Expanded
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus. The White House says the president’s physician has found that Trump also remains symptom-free. Reporters had continued to ask Trump why he was hesitating to undergo screening when he had been exposed to at least three people who have tested positive for…… MORE
Biden and Sanders Square Off in One-on-One Debate
WASHINGTON (AP) – In their first one-on-one debate of the Democratic presidential campaign, former vice president Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders faced off Sunday night in what could be a clarifying night in the race. The two men had modest clashes, but the debate carried a mainly civil tone and a unified opposition to…… MORE
Parkland Hospital to Begin Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Among locations offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing across the metroplex today is Catalyst Health Network in Plano and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Christopher Crow, president of Catalyst Health Network talked to WFAA-TV about how the tests will roll out. “It won’t be something that’s very public. We’re keeping it very disclosed…… MORE