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COVID-19 On The Rise at Mexican Border

COVID-19 On The Rise at Mexican Border

(WBAP/KLIF) — COVID-19 is on the rise along the Texas-Mexico border.  As Coronavirus cases have slightly fallen in the Metroplex, health officials in Texas counties along the Mexico border are concerned. Starr county Judge Eloy Vera indicated his county is in danger of losing control of the health crisis. Vera is considering a stay-at-home recommendation…MORE

COVID-19 Outbreak at Texas Federal Prison

COVID-19 Outbreak at Texas Federal Prison

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — More than 500 women at a federal medical prison in Texas have tested positive for the coronavirus, in one of the largest confirmed outbreaks at a federal prison, the Bureau of Prisons said. The number of confirmed cases at the Federal Medical Center-Carswell in Fort Worth jumped to 510 on…MORE

Another Fort Hood Soldier Found Dead

Another Fort Hood Soldier Found Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) — U.S. Army officials are reporting the discovery of another Fort Hood soldier’s body.  It’s the third time in a month that army officials have found the dead body of one of their own near the Texas army base. 26 year old Mejhor Morta was found dead, last Friday, near Stillhouse Hollow Lake, a…MORE

Almost a Quarter of Texas COVID-19 Cases in Metroplex

Almost a Quarter of Texas COVID-19 Cases in Metroplex

(WBAP/KLIF) — Almost a quarter of the Coronavirus cases in Texas are in the Metroplex.  North Texas is nearing 77,000 cases of COVID-19 with 952 fatalities. Dallas county has over 43,000 cases with 537 deaths. Tarrant county is approaching 23,000 infections and 304 fatalities. Collin county reports more than 5,600 Coronavirus cases with 66 residents…MORE

Entertaining with Empty Seats as Rangers Open Abbreviated Season

Entertaining with Empty Seats as Rangers Open Abbreviated Season

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – When Major League Baseball returns to ballparks on Thursday for an abbreviated season prompted by COVID-19, there won’t be fans in the stands. But, you may not be able to tell by the sound of it. ​The Texas Rangers will continue to provide an in-game atmosphere with legendary Public Address Announcer Chuck Morgan.…MORE