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State and Local Leaders Assessing Medical Supplies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

State and Local Leaders Assessing Medical Supplies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Twenty-one hospitals have reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers this week to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s office. Dallas hospitals are required to report the information pursuant to the City of Dallas emergency regulations enacted by Mayor Johnson during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the city, the reporting requirements are meant to provide data…MORE

Dallas ISD Superintendent Gives Update on District’s Response to COVID-19

Dallas ISD Superintendent Gives Update on District’s Response to COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Superintendent provides an update for the district regarding COVID-19. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says while a decision to close schools for the remainder of the year has not been made, he is is doubtful students will be able to return. However, he anticipates making an announcement on closures in the following weeks. Currently, there…MORE

National Guard on the Front Lines in North Texas to Fight Hunger

National Guard on the Front Lines in North Texas to Fight Hunger

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in Plano to assist the North Texas Food Bank in feeding the community’s most needy people. According to the North Texas Food Bank, the humanitarian effort will provide a helping hand to the Food Bank as they work to increase their distribution efforts to meet the…MORE

Tarrant County Megachurch Pastor Says He’ll ‘Blow the Stinkin Virus Away’

Tarrant County Megachurch Pastor Says He’ll ‘Blow the Stinkin Virus Away’

Tarrant County (WBAP/KLIF) A fiery message from a Tarrant County megachurch pastor who summoned the “wind of God” to destroy the novel coronavirus during a recent sermon. : “COVID19 (CoVID19) [blows into camera) I blow the wind of God you.” After blowing into the camera pastor kenneth copeland of Kenneth Copeland Mintries said the virus…MORE

Texas Highway Patrol Begin Stopping Louisiana Motorists

Texas Highway Patrol Begin Stopping Louisiana Motorists

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Highway Patrol is officially stopping interstate travelers.following Texas governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, Texas state troopers are officially screening motorists traveling into the state from Louisiana. Troopers began the traffic stops along Interstate 10 in Southeast Texas and require travelers to complete a form ordered by the Texas governor.  The screenings come…MORE