AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t making decisions on canceling public gatherings in response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as some local officials seek guidance and other U.S. governors urge bans on big crowds and school closures. It is a stance that puts Abbott, a Republican, in contrast with governors in both…… MORE
COVID-19 Alters North Texas Worship Services
(WBAP/KLIF) — Church Congregations are changing the way they worship due to COVID-19. According to Annette Gonzalez Taylor, the Dallas Catholic Diocese is excusing those over 60 from attending mass because they are at-risk. Meanwhile, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Fort Worth Stake President Brandon Elison says the over 400 congregations in the Metroplex…… MORE
Dallas Bans Large Gatherings After 5 New Cases of COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) DALLAS, TX — Five new cases of Coronavirus erupted in Dallas County, Thursday. Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed 5 residents returned presumptive positive tests, bringing the total number to eight. According to Jenkins, one is from Balch Springs and four others are residents of Dallas, however one of the findings is alarming because it is…… MORE
The Mighty Bull Market Falls Victim to a Virus
NEW YORK (AP) – The longest bull run in U.S. history is officially over after nearly 11 years. The bull market officially ran from March 9, 2009, until Feb. 19, 2020, when it began the nearly 27% dive that has taken it into bear market territory as of Thursday. Investors saw a return of 529% based…… MORE
Federal Authorities Crack Down on Unlicensed Gun Dealers to Reduce Violence
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Three firearm vendors who operated at DFW gun shows pleaded guilty Thursday to unlicensed dealing. According to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox, none of the defendants were conducting background checks on their buyers. Raleigh Merriam Selby III, 56, Jack Don Sims, 57, and James Cary Bennett, 79,…… MORE