(WBAP/KLIF) ARLINGTON, TX — The state of Texas now has two deaths related to COVID-19 and the first in North Texas. Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed that Pat James of Arlington died, Sunday, of the Coronavirus. The 77 year old was a resident of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington. Greg Brandt says…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Officials say a student at J-L Long Middle School has tested positive for the Coronavirus. In a letter sent to parents, J-L Long Principal Chandra Barnett says the student was seen by a nurse Friday before Spring Break and fortunately the student is at home and is doing well. She states the Dallas County…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks rallied Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he’s “going big” with plans to prop up the economy through the coronavirus outbreak. The White House’s proposal could approach $1 trillion. A growing number of investors sees a recession as likely if not already here. The Federal Reserve also announced its latest…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard on Tuesday to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19. “By activating the Texas National Guard, we are ensuring Texas is prepared as we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “I am grateful to the men and women…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported nine additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to the CDC for confirmation. Respiratory samples positive for COVID-19 in a public health laboratory will be considered “positive” with no…… MORE