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Multiple North Texas School Districts Shut Down Indefinitely

Multiple North Texas School Districts Shut Down Indefinitely

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Several North Texas school districts closed their doors indefinitely Dallas ISD was the first to announce the move Monday, followed later by Richardson, DeSoto, Duncanville, Highland Park, and Grand Prairie ISD’s. Parents can keep the learning process in motion while kids are at home. Find resources on individual district websites. Statement from the…MORE

E-Learning Begins In the Frisco ISD

E-Learning Begins In the Frisco ISD

Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) –  More than 63,000 students in the Frisco ISD begin on-line learning Tuesday.  They are being asked to log on and complete daily assignments that will be due at the end of the week.  The district is asking teachers not to grade any of the work given to students, but some high school…MORE

Texas Reports 1st Coronavirus Death

Texas Reports 1st Coronavirus Death

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A man in his 90s who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, becoming Texas’ first coronavirus-related death, officials said late Monday while also confirming a second case. Officials in Matagorda county say an elderly man in his 90s died Sunday of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 … positive test results came back…MORE

Governor Abbott Warns of an Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Governor Abbott Warns of an Increase in COVID-19 Cases

(WBAB/KLIF NEWS)- Texas is likely to see an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. The Coronavirus continues to spread across Texas with a continuously increasing number of confirmed cases, but Governor Greg Abbott says Texans should be prepared for shocking numbers throughout the week. “You’re going to see an exponential increase in people who test positive…MORE

Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas now has some of tightest restrictions when it comes to trying to fight COVID-19. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement Monday, “The city of Dallas is ordering the closing of all bars, lounges, taverns, nightclubs, gyms and health clubs, theaters, and entertainment or amusement venues such…MORE