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Metroplex Sees 8,000 Jump in COVID-19 Cases, Monday

Metroplex Sees 8,000 Jump in COVID-19 Cases, Monday

(WBAP/KLIF) — Nearly 13,000 COVID-19 positive tests were found in Texas, Monday, with over 8,000 occurring in the Metroplex.  North Texas topped 390,000 cases, while Tarrant county’s extended holiday weekend coronavirus numbers showed nearly 6-thousand new positives. That bumped Monday’s new case total to over the 8,000 mark. Dallas county listed in excess of 1,200 newly infected…MORE

WATCH: Incoming Dallas Police Chief says He’ll Take Crime Reduction Personally

WATCH: Incoming Dallas Police Chief says He’ll Take Crime Reduction Personally

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The incoming Dallas Police chief will inherit a department facing a continued rise in violent crime. Retired San Jose, California Police Chief Eddie Garcia laid out his plan and priorities during a virtual round table discussion with reporters on Monday. Chief Garcia said his focus will be to drop a rise in…MORE

Southwest Airlines CEO Doesn’t Expect Furloughs Next Year, Credits COVID Relief Package

Southwest Airlines CEO Doesn’t Expect Furloughs Next Year, Credits COVID Relief Package

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump’s signing of a COVID relief package is bringing requested assistance to the airline industry. The COVID relief deal gives $15 billion-dollars to passenger airlines. It’s much needed help in an industry that has seen a significant drop in demand since the pandemic began. “Despite all of the uncertainty of the…MORE

Outgoing Texas House Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19

Outgoing Texas House Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Bonnen made the announcement on social media on Sunday. “2020 just keeps on giving,” he posted. “We are unable to pinpoint our initial exposure, as we – like so many other families – made the difficult decision to celebrate…MORE

Special Election Announced in Vacant Texas House District

Special Election Announced in Vacant Texas House District

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Monday announcing Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat recently vacated by Senator-elect Drew Springer. Springer defeated Shelley Luther in a Senate District 30 runoff election earlier this month. Candidates who wish to have their…MORE