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NASCAR to Soon Return to Texas Motor Speedway

NASCAR to Soon Return to Texas Motor Speedway

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says NASCAR is working to soon return to Texas. Texas Motor Speedway said in a statement Monday that a race would not involve fans and would be enjoyed by fans via broadcast only. Drivers are isolated in their cars with no body to body contact which is why…MORE

No Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths in Dallas County for Second Consecutive Day

No Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths in Dallas County for Second Consecutive Day

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in North Texas but hospital equipment remains readily available. Dallas County reported no additional coronavirus related deaths for the second day in a row on Monday. This, after the deadliest week so far in the county with 33 last week. 84 additional cases were…MORE

DCTA Implement Service Reductions, Recommends Mask Wearing Amid COVID-19

DCTA Implement Service Reductions, Recommends Mask Wearing Amid COVID-19

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority is recommending all passengers wear a cloth mask or face covering when onboard DCTA vehicles to limit the spread of COVID-19. “We are following guidelines recommended by the CDC,” said Adrienne Hamilton with DCTA. “It’s not only important for DCTA but for all of us to follow CDC…MORE

COVID-19 Case Totals

COVID-19 Case Totals

(WBAP/KLIF) — A total of 123 news cases of Coronavirus were discovered in the Metroplex, Sunday.  Dallas County reported another 104 confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,428 with 60 deaths. Tarrant county had just 13 new cases for a total of 1,242 and 39 deaths. In Denton County, one…MORE

Arlington ISD Food Service Employee Positive For COVID-19

Arlington ISD Food Service Employee Positive For COVID-19

(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington ISD  has closed one of its meal distribution centers after an employee contracted Coronavirus.  The food service employee worked at Swift elementary school, but did have direct contact with families making curb-side pick ups. The district expects the facility to be closed for a week while crews disinfecting the school. the worker…MORE