DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — School boards in multiple North Texas districts have decided to continue to pay employees while schools are shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to CBS districts in Dallas, Fort Worth, Midlothian and Cedar Hill have informed teachers and other employees, including substitutes, salaried, hourly and auxiliary workers that…… MORE
In efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the community several North Texas businesses have announced closures or modified business hours. We will be continuously updating this page as new closures and updated business hours are announced. If you know of any businesses closings we should add to the list please notify…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The first concert event in the new Globe Life Field is this Saturday and is expected to draw in close to 40,000 people. Amid growing COVID-19 concerns, Rob Mattwick with Rangers Business Operations says they are urging every visitor to closely follow CDC guidelines and stay home if you have symptoms. “We have…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Democrats are suing Texas elections officials in an effort to stop a new ban on straight-ticket voting in 2020. The lawsuit filed Thursday comes after long lines this week snaked out of polling centers in Houston on Super Tuesday. Some voters waited more than an hour, and Democrats are claims that…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County will receive a federal grant of almost $1.4-million to combat the spread of HIV in Texas. Senator John Cornyn made the announcement Wednesday. Cornyn’s office commends the Trump administration for prioritizing the health of Texans and credits Dallas County for securing the funds to fight the deadly disease. The funding comes…… MORE