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Dallas, No Other City has More Folks Back in the Office

Dallas, No Other City has More Folks Back in the Office

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas is leading the country when it comes to employees returning to work at the office. More than six months in to the Coronavirus pandemic and roughly 36% of folks in Dallas are back in the office and not working from home. According to a report by Kastle Systems the average workplace…MORE

FBI Warns Public About Emerging Health Care Scams Related to COVID-19

FBI Warns Public About Emerging Health Care Scams Related to COVID-19

WASHINGTON D.C.  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about several health care scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic that have been circulating nationwide. According to FBI investigators, criminals are selling fake COVID-19 test kits and unapproved cures and treatments via telemarketing calls, social media platforms and door-to-door visits. The…MORE

Veteran DB Brandon Carr Returns to Cowboys

Veteran DB Brandon Carr Returns to Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Veteran defensive back Brandon Carr has returned to the Dallas Cowboys as a member of their practice squad after starting every game the past 12 NFL seasons. Carr, who played the past three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, was among 14 players the Cowboys signed to their practice squad Sunday. Before…MORE

As virus cases drop, governors may gamble on bars. Again.

As virus cases drop, governors may gamble on bars. Again.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A guy walks into a bar, which still isn’t allowed in Texas. But Jeff Brightwell owns this bar. Two months into an indefinite shutdown, he’s just checking on the place — the tables six feet apart, the “Covid 19 House Rules” sign instructing drinkers not to mingle. All the safeguards that…MORE

As Virus Cases Drop, Governor Abbott May Gamble on Bars Again

As Virus Cases Drop, Governor Abbott May Gamble on Bars Again

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’s looking at reopening bars and nightclubs that have been closed in his state since June. The rate of positive cases in Texas is also falling…MORE