(WBAP/KLIF) — The rate of COVID-19 infection in North Texas is on the down slope. 231 new cases of Corornaviurs were reported in the Metroplex, Sunday, bringing the total to 16,179. Dallas county’s 178 newly infected residents brings the county total to 8,827 with 211 deaths. Tarrant county reported 26 additional cases, pushing the overall…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is working with area fire chiefs to provide COVID-19 testing for area nursing homes. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all staff members and residents at Texas nursing homes to be tested for COVID-19. The state’s emergency management division in collaboration with area fire chiefs,…… MORE
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek, matching rocketship. The color coordinating – white with black trim – is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force behind both SpaceX and Tesla. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob…… MORE
AUSTIN – WBAP/KLIF – A few dozen anti-government demonstrators rallied at the state capital in Austin on Saturday. They held signs declaring the Covid-19 pandemic a hoax, and shouting “Arrest Bill Gates”. About 300 protested the weekend prior, demanding to get back to work. Health officials maintain Covid-19 illnesses have struck at least 54 thousand…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A 2 year old girl was ejected from a car struck by another vehicle in a late Saturday night crash in Garland; 3 others including two adults and a 3 year old boy were injured. Garland Police indicate a squad car followed a suspected drunk driver who they say ignored lights…… MORE