Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News
Dallas Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-The Dallas Police Department confirms one of its officers tested positive for COVID-19. Police say it was an officer working out of Northeast Patrol and has been isolated and is cur...
Mar 19, 2020
Dallas County Reports First Coronavirus Related Death
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported its coronavirus related death on Thursday amid a surge in the number of confirmed cases across North Texas. Dallas County Health and Human Services re...
Mar 19, 2020
North Texas Gun Shop Seeing an Uptick in Sales Amid COVID-19 Fears
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The gun industry is seeing an uptick in sales amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Stanyer owner of Texas Gun Experience in Downtown Grapevine says their store has been packed,...
Mar 19, 2020
Governor Abbott Declares Executive Order for Entire State: Closures of Bars, Dine-in Restaurants, Gyms, Schools
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott has issued an Executive Order for the entire State of Texas to stop the spread of COVID-19. He said all bars, dine in restaurants, gyms and schools in Texas mu...
Mar 19, 2020
Governor Abbott Waives Restrictions to Allow Restaurants to Deliver Alcohol With Food Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott is offering some additional relief to restaurants that have been crippled by increased restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. The governor iss...
Mar 19, 2020
Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Legislation Into Law
(Photo by J. Scott Applewhite – Pool/Getty Images) CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free test...
Mar 19, 2020
Advocacy Groups Call for Rent & Utility Relief During Coronavirus Emergency
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Advocacy groups are calling for rent and utility relief during the coronavirus emergency A petition effort calls for the City of Dallas and Dallas County to place...
Mar 19, 2020
North Texas Auto Workers Affected by COVID-19 Related Shutdown
(WFAA) Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Some 50,000 auto workers at GM/Arlington will impacted by an nationwide shutdown of auto plants by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler. The Big 3 automa...
Mar 19, 2020
As US Governors Impose Restrictions, Texas Stays Out Of It
Gov. Greg AbbottCNN photo AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Mayors are shuttering bars, governors are closing schools and President Donald Trump says avoid groups larger than 10 people. Rapidly across the U.S., th...
Mar 19, 2020
Governor Abbott in Tarrant County, Addressing Procedures Following COVID-19 Death of Arlington Retirement Center Resident
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott is in Arlington addressing the first death of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, the second death in North Texas. Abbott said they’re testing everyone at the...
Mar 18, 2020
