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Coronavirus confirmed in worker at Globe Life Field

Coronavirus confirmed in worker at Globe Life Field

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – The construction company overseeing the final details on the new Globe Life Field in Arlington says one of its workers has tested positive for coronavirus. Manhattan Construction says the area where that employee worked has been cleaned and sanitized. It did not say construction on the $1.2 billion stadium has been stopped.MORE

Texas’ proposed bullet train may be delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic

Texas’ proposed bullet train may be delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic

Dallas (WBASP/KLIF) – Progress on the proposed bullet train between Dallas and Houston is now uncertain because of the coronavirus worldwide outbreak. Just a few weeks ago developers were saying groundbreaking was possible this year, with completion expected by 2026. However, Texas Central now says the pandemic has taken a toll on its partners in…MORE

Collin County Reporting 31 New Cases of Coronavirus in the Last 24 Hours

Collin County Reporting 31 New Cases of Coronavirus in the Last 24 Hours

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texas’ Collin County has confirmed 31 new cases of Coronavirus in the last 24 hours. That brings the total to 118 confirmed positive cases in Collin County. And 41 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Plano. Steve Stoler with the City of Plano broke down the number of confirmed cases in the…MORE

Texas; North Texas Covid 19 Cases Climb Again

Texas; North Texas Covid 19 Cases Climb Again

  NORTH TEXAS – WBAP/KLIF – Texas cases of Covid 19 continued to climb Saturday, with Dallas County officials reporting 72 new cases and two deaths for a total of 439 cases, 9 deaths to date. Tarrant County reports another 14 cases on Saturday, for a total of 128 Covid 19 positives. Collin County reports…MORE

Planned Parenthood Reportedly Suing Texas Over Banning Abortions During COVID-19 Outbreak

Planned Parenthood Reportedly Suing Texas Over Banning Abortions During COVID-19 Outbreak

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Planned Parenthood is joining other abortion providers in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak. The federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic. The chief executive of Whole Woman’s Health, an abortion provider…MORE