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Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19

Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Starting at Monday at 5 A.M, Cook’s Children hospital in Fort Worth will be changing its visitation policy in response to the threat of COVID-19. Only two primary caregivers per patient will be allowed inside the medical center. Siblings and other visitors will not be allowed to enter. Visitation hours now…MORE

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements For the School Year Amid COVID-19 Closures

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements For the School Year Amid COVID-19 Closures

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott announces he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency…MORE

Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus; Travel Restrictions Expanded

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus. The White House says the president’s physician has found that Trump also remains symptom-free. Reporters had continued to ask Trump why he was hesitating to undergo screening when he had been exposed to at least three people who have tested positive for…MORE