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Carrollton Postpones Elections Due to COVID-19

Carrollton Postpones Elections Due to COVID-19

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The city of Carrollton is latest to decide to postpone May elections due to public safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. Elections were originally supposed to take place May 2nd but have now been moved to November 3rd. All records including candidate filings, mail in voter applications, ballot proofs, and printed ballots will…MORE

WBAP/KLIF Win Big in Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Contest

WBAP/KLIF Win Big in Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Contest

DALLAS/FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Winners have been announced in the 2019 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters contest. WBAP/KLIF Reporter Clayton Neville won 1st place for Spot News by a Reporter for his coverage of the August 2019 El Paso Shooting. The WBAP News Team was awarded 2nd place for Spot Coverage by a Station for coverage…MORE

Denton County Confirms 83 COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death, Lewisville Man in his 40’s

Denton County Confirms 83 COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death, Lewisville Man in his 40’s

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Denton County now has a total of 83 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and it’s first reported death of a Lewisville man in his 40’s. Doctor Matt Richardson with Denton County Health said there are 8 cases at the Denton State Supported Living Center, that houses more than 400 people with intellectual and developmental…MORE

Governor Mandates Quarantine For Travelers From New York Tri-State, New Orleans

Governor Mandates Quarantine For Travelers From New York Tri-State, New Orleans

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Thursday mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for people traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut as well as the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the Governor, the Executive…MORE

Four Fort Worth Public Library locations Collect Medical Supply Donations

Four Fort Worth Public Library locations Collect Medical Supply Donations

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Residents who have personal protective supplies, such as gloves and masks are encouraged to drop them off curbside starting on Thursday, March 26, at four Fort Worth Public Library locations and area Goodwill Donation Centers. Because of precautions medical personnel and individuals are taking to avoid the spread of COVID-19, some items…MORE