(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex has nearly 17,000 Coronavirus cases with 420 deaths. That represents just over 29% of statewide cases. Dallas county leads the DFW area with 9,188 cases and 213 fatalities. Two additional deaths occurred Tuesday. Tarrant county lists 5,039 COVID-19 cases and 144 deaths. Collin county has 1,189 cases, however still sits at…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Department of Public Safety in Fort Worth will reopen on June 3rd. DPS offices in the state’s north and southeast regions will open their doors on a limited basis. Offices in the Fort Worth area are limiting services to those needing a driver test or seeking a first-time driver license, commercial…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says more services and activities can resume as part of his Phase II of re-opening the state. Starting Friday water parks can open with 25% capacity and on May 31st recreational sports for adults can resume, but games can’t be played until June 15th. Food courts in malls…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Several states are pushing to host the Republican National Convention August if North Carolina doesn’t. The open invitations come after President Trump threatened to move the convention out of Charlotte if coronavirus restrictions aren’t loosened there. The President said in a series of tweets this week that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper won’t commit to a full venue…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Three North Texas cities are partnering to assist local families and restaurants in need. ‘Team Up to Fight Hunger’ is a collaboration of Sachse, Wylie, Murphy and area community partners to provide food to people and families in need while supporting local restaurants. As part of the program, families receive vouchers after completing…… MORE