AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas health officials report 3,223 new coronavirus cases and 112 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Thursday reported 752,501 coronavirus cases and 15,823 deaths. The true number of cases is likely higher though because many people haven’t been…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of President Trump’s top advisers, Hope Hicks, has tested positive for covid-19. She traveled with the president on Air Force One to Tuesday’s debate and a rally Wednesday in Minnesota. President Trump told Fox’s “Hannity” he and the first lady were re-tested and awaiting results. Hicks reportedly experienced mild symptoms on Wednesday, and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Coronavirus has now hit the travel industry worse than the Great Depression. That’s the word from the U.S. Travel Association which cites a 51% loss of industry jobs. The organization’s Tori Emerson-Barnes says 40% of all unemployment during the pandemic has been travel-related. The group is petitioning Congress to pass an emergency relief…… MORE
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Thursday enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 Election. Under the proclamation, beginning on October 2, mail ballots that are delivered in person by voters who are eligible to vote by mail must be delivered to a single early voting…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing. According to APD, officers responded to a call Wednesday night on S. Collins Street involving a husband and wife who were out for a neighborhood walk. As the couple walked southbound on S. Collins Street from Southeast Parkway, the wife reported her husband,…… MORE