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Historic SpaceX Launch Postponed Because of Stormy Weather

Historic SpaceX Launch Postponed Because of Stormy Weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning. Liftoff is rescheduled for Saturday. The spacecraft was set to blast off Wednesday afternoon for…MORE

Catholic Diocese of Dallas Plans to Reopen Schools in the Fall

Catholic Diocese of Dallas Plans to Reopen Schools in the Fall

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas plans to reopen its nearly 30 schools this fall, assuming Governor Abbott lifts current coronavirus restrictions. “We believe that based on the CDC guidelines and the things that TEA and the Governor are putting out, we will be able to safely reopen in the fall in person,”…MORE

Urgent Need for Blood Donations Says American Red Cross

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) — The American Red Cross is asking for for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, hospital demand for blood products has grown 30 percent after sharply declining in early April amid…MORE

Dallas Based Tuesday Morning Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

Dallas Based Tuesday Morning Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Tuesday Morning filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Wednesday.   The company says ultimately, this process will provide Tuesday Morning with an opportunity to continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge as a stronger company…MORE

Baylor Scott & White to Lay Off 1200 Employees, Furlough Others Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Baylor Scott & White to Lay Off 1200 Employees, Furlough Others Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The state’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas is having to downsize due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baylor Scott & White Health announced Tuesday its laying off 1200 employees in addition to furloughs and pay cuts for the remaining staff. In a statement, the healthcare system said the move is in…MORE