DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More coronavirus deaths were reported on Wednesday in DFW, but according to doctors, “the curve” is flattening. Dallas County reported one additional coronavirus death on Wednesday, and two more people died from the virus in Tarrant County. Across DFW more than 5,300 cases have been reported since the pandemic began. At least…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – An iconic live-music venue in Austin, where Janis Joplin launched her singing career, will not be reopening after the coronavirus pandemic lifts. Threadgill’s owner Eddie Wilson said that he plans to sell the property on Austin’s North Lamar Boulevard that has been a staple for 87 years. It was founded by…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas will safely get back to business early next month, according to Governor Greg Abbott. The Governor told the ‘WBAP Morning News’ on Wednesday that the “twin goals” for the state are to reopen for business as quickly as possible while being safe and slowing the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re going to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re aching to take a test drive in a new car you can. Car dealerships in North Texas are reopening showrooms after federal COVID-19 restrictions were amended to include car sales as an essential service. The Dallas Morning News reports the National Automobile Dealers Association lobbied Washington for the designation.…… MORE
Atlanta (WBAP/KLIF) – Delta Airlines, the biggest commercial carrier in the United States, reports it lost $534 million in the first quarter. Bad as those first quarter numbers are, Delta predicts its revenue in this quarter, will be 90% less than last year, and there’s no recovery in sight. There are 75% fewer commercial flights…… MORE