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Multiple Dallas Relief Fund Applications Open Monday

Multiple Dallas Relief Fund Applications Open Monday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas has set up multiple relief funds to help those effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small business owners in Dallas who have seen a significant loss in revenue due to the corona virus pandemic will be able to apply for a new small business relief fund starting Monday at…MORE

The official first quarter coronavirus death toll in Texas might be wrong

The official first quarter coronavirus death toll in Texas might be wrong

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – There is some evidence that Texas’ reported coronavirus death toll in the first quarter could be an undercount. A USA Today network analysis found the state of Texas reported 41 confirmed COVID-19 deaths from January 1 to March 31, with the first victim dying on March 17. However, the analysis also says…MORE

A virus era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities for Texas Muslims

A virus era Ramadan presents obstacles, opportunities for Texas Muslims

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – For Muslims in the United States, there is no other time more centered around gathering in congregation than the holy month of Ramadan. In every corner of the country, believers attend community iftar meals to break the fast, and then pack neatly into tight rows for nightly prayers at the mosque. On…MORE

Hotel chain to return government money

Hotel chain to return government money

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of high end hotel chains run by Dallas businessman Monty Bennett announced Saturday it will return all the government stimulus money it received as coronavirus relief. The group got a combined $126 million from the Small Business Administration. It says it applied for the money in good faith, and met…MORE

Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement on America and World Covid 19 Emergency

Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement on America and World Covid 19 Emergency

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Former President George W. Bush issued a short recorded statement on Instagram today, calling on Americans to unify and support each other during these times of the Covid 19 pandemic. The former President urged creative processes to fight the pandemic, and find common ground with others, as federal lawmakers and governors…MORE