KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Articles: March 16, 2020

Community Spotlight: Be a Friend of the Flag Alamo Drafthouse to temporarily close all locations Texas reports first death from COVID-19 in Matagorda County You’ve got tele-jury duty? Video technology could help courts get back on schedule Police department asking for all criminal activities to be halted amid coronavirus pandemic Texas governor waives vehicle registration and title, parking placard renewal rules USA updates list of Lubbock events postponed due to COVID-19 Gov. Abbott postpones special election for Kirk Watson’s seat Texas Democratic Party calls for May mail-in ballot elections Birding season winds down with fear it won’t return if border wall is built in South Texas UPDATED: South Padre Island off-limits to large gatherings of spring breakers Americans’ quest for toilet paper empties out shelves in Tijuana Bill would create federal agency to protect Americans’ data Senate waiting for coronavirus relief bill, House still has to OK corrections Florida primary still on despite coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus worries: Virginia senators want US to stop relying on foreign-made pharmaceuticals Migrants run low on cleaning supplies at border shelters, worry about catching COVID-19 Emergencies only at San Diego’s Mexican consulate Congressional leaders prepare to work from home if necessary to stop spread of coronavirus Judge blocks Trump administration’s food stamp work requirements HUD announces more than $118 million in grants to fight homelessness Texas Tech cancels all maymester and summer study abroad trips Dollar General stores to dedicate first hour after opening to senior shoppers Littlefield: Visitor to Texas Civil Commitment Center tests positive for COVID-19 Local nonprofit educates homeless on how to stay safe from coronavirus Austin lab expects to turn around thousands of COVID-19 test kits per week Two Lubbock bank robberies connected, same man confesses to both Social Security offices to close in-person service Frenship ISD, Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD release joint statement regarding coronavirus March 16th, 2020 Evening Weather Coronavirus strikes WrestleMania, WWE to host event with no fans City of Lubbock Utilities suspending disconnections on electric and water service H-E-B donates $3 million to coronavirus community support Swine flu and coronavirus: Are these pandemics different? Motivational Monday: How to take your past and move forward to the future Lubbock Moms Blog has a guide to surviving the Coronavirus at home Dallas closes bars, gyms; prohibits dining in and restricts gatherings to 50 people 10 Netflix series to binge while in self-quarantine Oregon restricts restaurants, limits gatherings to 25 people List of changes to business & restaurant operations amid coronavirus outbreak South Plains Electric Cooperative announces temporary hold on disconnections Gov. Abbott: By end of the week everyone who needs a COVID-19 test will be able to get one 6 Bay Area counties order residents to stay at home to reduce coronavirus spread Lubbock Police identify man in overnight homicide HHS provides expanded guidance to hospitals to prevent spread of COVID-19 in Texas Updated, city council approved in emergency session: No more than 200 people can gather to prevent coronavirus UIL suspends practices, workouts, rehearsals through March 29 Watch, Lubbock update on COVID-19 response, Monday Coronavirus vaccine test opens with first doses Don’t call 911 if you run out of toilet paper, police say What to do if you’re laid off due to coronavirus pandemic Idris Elba announces he tested positive for COVID-19; has no symptoms so far Texarkana has first ‘presumptive positive’ case of coronavirus Idris Elba tests positive for Coronavirus Emergency meeting of the Lubbock City Council called for Monday afternoon Codes Neighborhood Deployment in the Arnett Benson Neighborhood on March 18 Most important to you: Local coronavirus coverage highlights Carlos is KLBK’s Pet of the Day! KLBK Midday Weather March 16, 2020 Lubbock National Bank stops foreclosures and repossessions for 1 month Zia Park temporarily suspends operations in Hobbs amid COVID-19 NFL Draft plan changed for Vegas LISD releases statement concerning STAAR testing, coronavirus BREAKING: New border wall contract issued for 15 miles in rural South Texas county Sanitize your clothes to help prevent illness Chick-fil-A closing dining areas nationwide by Friday, other chains doing the same Governor Abbott waives STAAR testing requirements Generous customer leaves staff $2,500 tip before bars and restaurants close in Ohio Chick-fil-A temporarily closes dining room seating over coronavirus concerns Ohio jail releases hundreds of inmates due to coronavirus concerns Heidi Klum, husband, say they’re sick and are awaiting results of coronavirus test These websites can help you track down coronavirus supplies KAMC HD Weather Webcast March 16th, 2020 KLBK AM Weather March 16, 2020 Metro Investigating Overnight Homicide