AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin City Limits has joined the ranks of major music festivals to be canceled because of the coronavirus. Festival organizers said in a statement Wednesday that scrapping the three-day October event was “the only responsible solution.” The announcement comes amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Texas, with the state reporting…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Just before the return to major league soccer, six FC Dallas players have tested positive for COVID-19 since arriving in Orlando for the ‘MLS is Back Tournament.’ All team players had tested negative prior to the clubs departure on Saturday. But testing continued in Florida. Two players then tested positive. This prompted…… MORE
GALVESTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fourth of July weekend is approaching but some beach goers wont be able to celebrate as planned. As COVID-19 case numbers rapidly increase throughout Texas, Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough has made the decision to close all city beaches for Fourth of July weekend. The closure begins at 5 am on Friday…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- For the second day in a row Tarrant County surpassed 600 new Coronavirus cases. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says they’ve been hitting record numbers. He said over the last week they’re closing in on over 4,000 cases and the total case count is nearing 13,000. “I am concerned that we are…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will require patrons to wear facemasks starting Thursday. Employees will be required as well. The policy is said to align with mandates issued by Dallas and Tarrant counties. Facemasks are not required for those under the age of two and are not required to be worn while eating or…… MORE