FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A Canadian-based electric car company is looking at opening an assembly site and engineering technical center in Fort Worth. ElectraMeccanica has narrowed down it’s search and Fort Worth is one of six cities on that list of prospects. “Starting out we are looking to employ around 200 people,” said CEO Paul Rivera. “It going to be…… MORE
Houston Officials Confirm First 2 Cases of Coronavirus
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston officials say they’ve confirmed the first two cases of novel coronavirus in the nation’s third-largest county. The announcement Thursday came one day after a man in the nearby suburb of Fort Bend County became the first Texan with a positive test result outside of those repatriated from abroad. Harris County Public…… MORE
American Airlines Cancels All Flights From DFW to Seoul, South Korea
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Just weeks after canceling flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, American Airlines has now canceled all flights from DFW to Seoul, South Korea due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. Airline consultant Denny Kelly thinks this was the right thing to do. “It’s the smartest thing to do. They have…… MORE
Texas Instruments Cancels Major International Conference in Dallas Due to Coronavirus
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The rapidly spreading Coronavirus has forced multiple major crowd events across the country to cancel. The latest one to fall victim is the Texas Instruments International Conference at the Dallas Convention Center, which draws a crowd of thousands from different countries. Texas Instruments released the following statement. “In light of the growing…… MORE
Dallas Auto Show Attempting to Stay On Schedule Despite Coronavirus Fears
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Events all across the country are being canceled due to the Coronavirus. The Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas has multiple events in upcoming weeks that are fearing cancellation. The Dallas Auto Show is one of these events. President of the show Brent Franks says they are taking extra steps in…… MORE