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World Covid Cases Surpass 1.7 Million; North Texas Numbers Still Growing

World Covid Cases Surpass 1.7 Million; North Texas Numbers Still Growing

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Confirmed world cases of the pandemic Covid 19 infection have surpassed 1.75 million cases and continue to grow.  In the United States, now registering 20, 294 deaths, the death count has overtaken hard hit Italy’s numbers. Saturday, case and death numbers again climbed in North Texas: Dallas County continues to lead…MORE

More Than 100 Additional Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Dallas County

More Than 100 Additional Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Dallas County

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County is now reporting 107 additional cases of COVID-19. The report, which originated from Dallas County Health and Human Services, brings the total case count in Dallas county to 1,644. The County’s 26th and 27th deaths from COVID-19 were reported from area hospitals, including: a man in his 60’s who…MORE

Hundreds of Dallas City Parks, Closed Easter Weekend

Hundreds of Dallas City Parks, Closed Easter Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, hundreds of Dallas City Parks will be closed this weekend.  The city announced that the closure of all 397 parks will be shut down.  The closure will remain in effect until 7a.m., Monday.  According to the city, trails will remain open, but…MORE

Schools scramble to feed students who aren’t there

Schools scramble to feed students who aren’t there

Austin (AP) – Schools that feed millions of children from low-income families across the U.S. promised to keep providing meals during the coronavirus pandemic. But cities big and small quickly ran into problems when food workers, teachers and volunteers became infected or were too scared to report for duty. Some districts have been forced to…MORE

A federal court changes part of a Texas abortion ruling

A federal court changes part of a Texas abortion ruling

Austin (AP) – A federal appeals court has partially lifted a lower-court order that largely blocked the enforcement of a Texas abortion ban during the coronavirus pandemic. By a 2-1 vote Friday, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld enforcement of an executive order by Governor Greg Abbott that included…MORE