Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Salon Owner Willing To Be Jailed For Right to Work

Salon Owner Willing To Be Jailed For Right to Work

(WBAP/KLIF) — A salon owner is willing to go to jail for the right to run her business.  Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther re-opened her North Dallas business a week ago citing financial reasons. Now, District Judge Eric Moye has issued a temporary restraining order against Luther for violating city, county, and state orders. …MORE

COVID-19 Death Toll Nearing 200, Including 17-year old

COVID-19 Death Toll Nearing 200, Including 17-year old

(WBAP/KLIF) — After reporting 233 newly-infected residents, the Metroplex is nearing 6,800 COVID-19 cases.  Dallas County erupted with 135 new cases of Coronavirus and reported a county-wide total of 94 deaths. Judge Clay Jenkins says the report of one of the deaths was tragic as a 17-year-old Lancaster girl died in ICU of the virus. …MORE

North Texans Urge Immediate Reopening at Dallas Rally

North Texans Urge Immediate Reopening at Dallas Rally

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – While some critics of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s phased approach to reopen the state say it’s too soon, others believe it’s not quick enough. Demonstrations continued on Tuesday demanding the state reopen now, despite it being among a limited number of states to get back to business. Rally goers filled Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas to…MORE

Movie Theaters Implementing Plans to Eventually Reopen

Movie Theaters Implementing Plans to Eventually Reopen

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Movie theaters will be able to open across Texas on Friday, as coronavirus restrictions will be lifted, but many aren’t ready quite yet. According to Governor Greg Abbott, theaters can open at 25% capacity as of May 1. But Brian Schultz, CEO of Studio Movie Grill said Tuesday that the industry needs more time…MORE

COVID-19 Claims Life of Dallas County Teen, County Ties Highest One Day Death Toll

COVID-19 Claims Life of Dallas County Teen, County Ties Highest One Day Death Toll

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A 17-year-old Lancaster girl was among ten people reported dead from COVID-19 in Dallas County on Tuesday. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 135 additional positive cases of the virus, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 3,240, including 94 deaths. The City of Lancaster announced the teenager’s death…MORE