DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Eight hospitals reported ventilator and bed capacity numbers to Mayor Eric Johnson’s office on Tuesday, which was the first day of new daily reporting requirements in the City. According to the Mayor, the reporting requirements are meant to provide data to decision-makers and information to the public regarding the medical community’s capacity to…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth sent out a survey to get an idea on how local and small businesses are impacted by COVID-19. “This gives an idea on where they are seeing the most challenges and to help us work through some resources and policy recommendations that we can take on both…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is encouraging online reporting for certain crimes during the coronavirus pandemic. The department confirmed this week its fourth Officer to test positive for coronavirus. To limit contact between Officers and the general public, Major Israel Herrera said victims of some non-violent crimes are being directed to report them online.…… MORE
HUTCHINS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lost a hot commodity today. An 18-wheeler trailer overturned and caught fire at West Bound I-20 at I-45 in Hutchins. The wreck threw hundreds of industrial-sized toilet paper rolls all over the highway. WFAA TV’s Mike Forbes was on the scene and said the timing couldn’t have been worse. “It’s…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is urging Americans to heed his administration’s guidelines for responding to the coronavirus pandemic, calling it “a matter of life and death.” The president’s warning on Tuesday came with new projections that there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. even if social distancing guidelines are maintained.…… MORE