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COVID-19 Cases Expected to Break 100,000 Today

COVID-19 Cases Expected to Break 100,000 Today

(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas reported more than a thousand new cases of COVID-19, Thursday, bringing the area total to 99,616.  Tarrant county had 464 additional positive tests, while Dallas county reported 230, Collin county 222, and Denton county showed 117 newly infected residents. That brings Dallas county to almost 53,000 total cases, with Tarrant county…MORE

North Dallas Office Building Subject of Embezzlement Scheme

North Dallas Office Building Subject of Embezzlement Scheme

(WBAP/KLIF) — The U.S. Justice Department is poised to seize a North Dallas office building in an embezzlement scheme.  Government attorneys filed court papers, Thursday, alleging that the Dallas property and a Louisville, Kentucky, high rise were both purchased to launder money defrauded from a Ukrainian bank. The two buildings are estimated to be worth…MORE

North Texans Paying Nearly 25% Less at the Pump

North Texans Paying Nearly 25% Less at the Pump

(WBAP/KLIF) — For the third consecutive week gas prices have dropped in Texas. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $1.85.  AAA Texas reports the price is four cents less than a week ago and 59-cents cheaper than at the same time last year. El Paso drivers are paying the most at…MORE

Dallas Initiates Cares Act to Help Citizens with Rent

Dallas Initiates Cares Act to Help Citizens with Rent

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas City has launched a new Cares Act Coronvirus relief fund to help residents make their rent payments. The emergency short term rental assistance program works in partnership with the Dallas Housing Authority and several non-profit organizations to distribute the funds.  The DHA has earmarked $6-million to help citizens struggling to make their…MORE

President  Trump Encourages NRA To Move To Texas

President Trump Encourages NRA To Move To Texas

Washington (WBAP/KLIF/AP)  –  President Trump is urging the National Rifle Association to move to Texas.  The suggestion came after New York’s attorney general filed a lawsuit calling for the dissolution of the NRA.  Speaking at the White House before a trip to Ohio Thursday, the President said, “I think the NRA should move to Texas…MORE