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COVID-19 Infects Over 2,900 North Texans, Claiming 57 Lives

COVID-19 Infects Over 2,900 North Texans, Claiming 57 Lives

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Tarrant County Coronavirus fatality rate is twice that of Dallas and Collin counties.  The number of COVID-19 cases in the Metroplex has eclipsed 2,900. meanwhile, Tarrant county has the highest fatality rate at 3.1%.  Denton county’s death rate is 2.1%, while Dallas and Collin sit at 1.5%. Dallas county reports the most…MORE

Churches Join Faith to Battle COVID-19…List of Easter Sunday Services

Churches Join Faith to Battle COVID-19…List of Easter Sunday Services

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the COVID-19 pandemic raging on, leaders of faith are turning to heaven for help.  Concord church pastor Bryan Carter is holding online prayers during the pandemic, each morning through Easter Sunday. President Russell Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaimed a world-wide fast to battle Coronavirus.  The plea…MORE

City of Richardson Temporarily Suspends Recycling and Limits Trash Service Due to COVID-19

City of Richardson Temporarily Suspends Recycling and Limits Trash Service Due to COVID-19

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- Beginning April 9, 2020 recycling services in the city of Richardson will be suspended and trash collection will be temporarily reduced from twice to once-per-week due to COVID-19. Greg Sowell with the City of Richardson says COVID-19 has resulted in staffing shortages in the City’s Public Services Department and has increased the demand of trash…MORE

Mayor of Dallas says Local, State Communication is Healthy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Mayor of Dallas says Local, State Communication is Healthy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas clarified on Thursday that he believes accusations among local and state leaders earlier this week surrounded a misunderstanding. Mayor Eric Johnson said communication between local and state governments is strong amid the coronavirus pandemic. “There’s a healthy line of communication,” said Mayor Johnson. “Our response has been pretty…MORE