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Dallas Chef Prepares Meals, Delivers Them to Local Hospitals

Dallas Chef Prepares Meals, Delivers Them to Local Hospitals

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas chef has prepared hundreds of meals and is delivering it to doctors and medical staff at UT Southwestern Tuesday and Parkland Hospital Friday. Luke Rogers Executive Chef of Savor in Klyde Warren Park said they made all sorts of fresh pastas for those working to treat patients for COVID-19.  “With the restaurant…MORE

Some Instacart, Amazon Workers Strike Over Job Risk Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Whole Foods Group Calls for Nationwide “Sick Out”

Some Instacart, Amazon Workers Strike Over Job Risk Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Whole Foods Group Calls for Nationwide “Sick Out”

DFW  (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the coronavirus outbreak continues nationwide, some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers across the country are striking to demand better safeguards while on the job. The one-day strike is in response to the growing outrage among low-wage workers who are serving the needs of residents who can stay safe while working…MORE

Judge to the City of Dallas: Stop Enforcing Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge has put the breaks on a Dallas ordinance requiring business of more than 15 employees to provide paid sick leave. The ruling came just two days before penalties would have kicked in for businesses that did not comply. Activists are outraged, saying the decision leave workers without a much-needed…MORE

[VIDEO] COVID-19 Patient Treated With Plasma From Former Patient; Will it Work?

[VIDEO] COVID-19 Patient Treated With Plasma From Former Patient; Will it Work?

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Right now it’s ‘hurry up and wait’ after a COVID -19 patient in Tarrant County was given an experimental treatment on Sunday and Monday — a plasma infusion from a patient who previously recovered from the illness. Dr. John Burk of Harris Methodist Hospital tells WFAA-TV that the patient was on…MORE

Fort Worth Police Changes Safety Protocols Since Two Officers Test Positive for COVID-19

Fort Worth Police Changes Safety Protocols Since Two Officers Test Positive for COVID-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Now that two Fort Worth officers have tested positive for COVID-19, the police department has changed many safety protocols to ensure the safety of officers and the community. “While respecting their privacy, we can confirm that both officers work in the same unit and had limited close contact with others while at work,”…MORE