In the hardest hit parts of the country, the data shows that a very high percentage of those that die from COVID-19 have underlying health problems. … MORE
Dallas Billionaire & Trump Donor Gets Tens of Millions in Loans Meant for Small Business
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas billionaire hotelier whose company was the single largest recipient of COVID19 aid funds meant for small business, says that he “will not return the money.” Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford Inc. received over 96-million dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the Dallas Morning News. The money went to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Appeals FEMA Denial of Disaster Aid for October Tornadoes
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas has appealed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of Texas’ Major Disaster Declaration request for Public Assistance for Dallas and Erath Counties following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of October 20-21, 2019. The Governor sent a letter to FEMA…… MORE
Salon Owner Willing To Be Jailed For Right to Work
(WBAP/KLIF) — A salon owner is willing to go to jail for the right to run her business. Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther re-opened her North Dallas business a week ago citing financial reasons. Now, District Judge Eric Moye has issued a temporary restraining order against Luther for violating city, county, and state orders. …… MORE
COVID-19 Death Toll Nearing 200, Including 17-year old
(WBAP/KLIF) — After reporting 233 newly-infected residents, the Metroplex is nearing 6,800 COVID-19 cases. Dallas County erupted with 135 new cases of Coronavirus and reported a county-wide total of 94 deaths. Judge Clay Jenkins says the report of one of the deaths was tragic as a 17-year-old Lancaster girl died in ICU of the virus. …… MORE