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Fort Worth-Based Pier 1 Imports Closing All Stores

Fort Worth-Based Pier 1 Imports Closing All Stores

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Another North Texas based retailer is calling it quits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Worth based home decor chain Pier 1 will be closing all of it stores 3 months after filing for bankruptcy shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic forced non-essential retailers to close their doors. “the challenging retail environment has…MORE

Federal Judge Rules Texans Can Vote by Mail

Federal Judge Rules Texans Can Vote by Mail

TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge says all Texas voters can apply for a mail-in ballot in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. U.S. district judge Fred Biery submitted the official order siding with Texas democrats. Under this, voters who are under the age of 65, who normally cannot apply,…MORE

Cook Children’s Medical Center Treats Patients with Severe Form of Disease Related to COVID-19

Cook Children’s Medical Center Treats Patients with Severe Form of Disease Related to COVID-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth has had 4 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, a Kawasaki-like illness that’s linked to COVID-19. Dr. Nicolas Rister, Specialist for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, says 1 of the patients tested positive for COVID-19, the other 3 tested negative, however they were in contact with people with the…MORE

WATCH: Domestic Abuse Cases Rise Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Police Step in

WATCH: Domestic Abuse Cases Rise Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Police Step in

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police report an increase in the number of domestic violence cases since the coronavirus pandemic began in the United States. The announcement comes days after Police said a Dallas mother shot and killed her 8-year-old daughter before turning the gun on herself. According to DPD, there were 918 domestic violence cases…MORE

Car Insurance Companies Cutting Costs Because People aren’t Driving as Much

Car Insurance Companies Cutting Costs Because People aren’t Driving as Much

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- With less people driving on the roads during the pandemic, car insurance companies are helping Texans save money. Camille Garcia with the Insurance Council of Texas said ICT works with over 400 insurance carriers in the state and all are offering deals in their own way. “Customers are seeing either direct deposit or…MORE