KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Articles: April 17, 2020

Lubbock ISD addresses graduation and remainder of school year after Abbott’s executive order California boy creates ‘Quarantine Cookbook’ Illinois spent $17 million on masks from China that are now being recalled in other states Wish Wednesday: Hannah has a message for kids waiting on their wishes Walmart to require associates to wear masks at work Principal finds unique way to commemorate graduating seniors amid coronavirus pandemic Study: CARES Act includes $195B tax break for ultra-wealthy One Guy from Italy is offering great pizza deals for the kids and the parents Make e-learning more effective by finding a balance for your kids screen time Atlanta Dream select TTU star Brittany Brewer in WNBA Draft Here’s why fresh produce shouldn’t be avoided–rather washed safely before consuming Rocking Paw offering dog training classes to those fostering dogs due to COVID-19 Older brother meets siblings through window Race to Reopen America: Lawmakers advising President Trump talk next steps Lubbock woman finds swastikas spray painted on her fence and American flag damaged April 17, 2020 Evening Weather Lauren Cox, sister of LCU’s Whitney Cox, selected No. 3 in WNBA Draft Outdoor vendors in Tijuana allowed to re-open, not everyone is happy Coronavirus takes 2020 campaign season off the road and online 2 years before schools get back to normal, doctor says City of Lubbock reports 6 new COVID-19 cases ‘Goodnight, Mickey!’: Disney’s popular bedtime hotline for kids returns President Trump’s new congressional groups focus on reopening the country Florida man tried to use fake ‘COVID-19’ sign to dodge arrest, sheriff says Coronavirus crisis: President Trump looks to lawmakers for help reopening economy Release of COVID-19 data varies by border community; Lawmakers call for centralized database Walmart meets commitment to hire 150,000 associates, pledges to hire 50,000 more Debate continues on call for mail-in voting for November election Members of Congress push coronavirus relief for fish farmers UIL cancels remaining spring activities, state championships President Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold Friday briefing LPD, DPS, LCSO issue update on Thursday’s deadly officer involved shooting Sisters die 102 years apart, each from global pandemics 1.3 million Texans have filed for unemployment, but week-to-week claims dropping New Mexico dioceses take different approach to public Mass US border officials opt to close Antelope Wells crossing in New Mexico Operation ‘Stolen Promise’ promises to hunt down faulty COVID-19 tests Top stories: ‘Clinically-suspicious’ recover; tracing COVID-19 ACLU questions effectiveness, legality of technology used to track COVID-19 carriers UPDATE: Some ‘clinically-suspicious COVID-19’ cases recover after isolation at migrant tent camp California school district calls for reduction in ICE activity during pandemic The Draft is On! Week of coverage planned leading up to NFL’s big night Watch: With new guidelines in place, are states prepared to reopen? Trump forms committee to advise on reopening US economy Congress clashes over funding for small business loan program Democrats and Republicans divided on extra Paycheck Protection Program funding CitiBus changes hours, will now run hourly Pres. Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions Bill Cosby could be released from prison, put under house arrest due to coronavirus Lubbock ISD responds, Texas schools to remain closed under Gov.’s order KLBK Midday Weather April 17, 2020 Yoakum County confirms first case of COVID-19 Native American woman removed from Land O’Lakes packaging Land O’ Lakes removes Native American ‘butter maiden’ from packaging Columbus teen who walked daily to library for homework help gets accepted to 12 colleges Virus forced schools online, but many students didn’t follow 2-year anniversary of Jeannie Quinn case, and family still waiting on murder charges to be filed Tips for cleaning face masks and other best practices for COVID-19 patients Gov. Abbott announces phased reopening of Texas businesses Virginia Beach brewery’s new Tiger King-themed beer sells out quickly — but a Carole Baskin tasting pack is still available Hale Co., Plainview authority issue health advisory regarding face masks, other preventative measures Kiss the Cook: Zucchini Carrot Oat Waffles Busch offers year of free beer to couples with weddings postponed amid coronavirus Teen charged as adult after stabbing Home Nurse with sword KAMC HD Weather Webcast April 17th, 2020 KLBK AM Weather April 17, 2020 What’s happening on Bright and Early this morning ☕️