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DFW Area Approaching 167,000 Positive COVID Tests

DFW Area Approaching 167,000 Positive COVID Tests

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas reported over 773,000 total positive tests of Coronavirus, Tuesday, along with over 16,100 deaths.  The mortality rate is inching downward as the total number of deaths in Dallas county sits at 1,038 with a 1.2% fatality rate. Tarrant county reports 676 fatalities and a 1.3% death rate. Collin county has lost 155…MORE

Tarrant County Voters Get Free Rides to the Polls for Early Voting, Election Day

Tarrant County Voters Get Free Rides to the Polls for Early Voting, Election Day

TARRANT COUNTY(WBAP/KLIF)- Throughout early voting and on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Tarrant County voters will be able to catch free rides to the polls on Trinity Metro and other transit providers. Riders can show their voter registration card or current Texas ID and ride for free during early voting Oct. 13-30 and on Election Day, Nov.…MORE

In Tweet, Trump Calls Off Stimulus Negotiations

In Tweet, Trump Calls Off Stimulus Negotiations

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election, roiling stock markets hoping for an economic boost for hard-hit industries such as the airlines. Trump, who has the coronavirus himself, tweeted Tuesday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was not negotiating in…MORE

Dallas County Commissioners Press Election Officials on Mail-in Ballots

Dallas County Commissioners Press Election Officials on Mail-in Ballots

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Elections Department is being pressed about its handling of mail-in ballots ahead of next month’s election. More Americans are expected to vote by mail in this election compared to previous ones, because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch said during Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting…MORE