KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Articles: March 24, 2020

Man accused of licking Walmart items in coronavirus prank charged with making terrorist threats Gun sales skyrocket in Permian Basin amid COVID-19 outbreak Group behind Sesame Street offers resources for parents and kids Is abortion an essential surgery? Decisions to halt elective procedures spark debate Thousands of stolen N95 masks recovered, donated Two UTEP employees test positive for COVID-19, total in El Paso now at 12 Castro County coronavirus cases jump to 4; shelter-in-place issued, officials say William Braum, founder of Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores, dies at 92 Missionary group stuck in Honduras set to return to Lubbock Help available for small-business owners hit by border closure City of Tijuana ‘finally’ goes on coronavirus lockdown ‘Gather the data, save the receipts,’ mayor tells border merchants hurt by COVID-19 lockdown Hispanic lawmakers push for public health information in multi-languages, especially along border ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 24, 2020 With Senate stalled on COVID-19 relief bill, Pelosi accused of ‘hijacking’ crisis Senators look for options to protecting Americans’ right to vote Clinical trials underway for drugs that show promise fighting coronavirus How farmers in South Plains affected by coronavirus Wayland Baptist students hand out free meals to those stuck on campus Texas Tech to close campuses in response to COVID-19 Growing Ellis family brings basketball program even closer together UMC doctors and nurses continue to work front lines amid COVID-19 pandemic KAMC HD Weather Webcast March 24th, 2020 March 24th, 2020 Evening Weather Lubbock is going on a bear hunt, getting children out of the house City of Lubbock confirms two more cases of coronavirus, evening of March 24 Sam’s Club announces special hours and ‘concierge pickup’ for seniors Clinical trials begin for drugs that might help treat coronavirus symptoms Trump hopes to lift social distancing guidelines by Easter Travel organizations call on Congress for help amid virus pandemic Is it seasonal allergies or coronavirus? Health officials note key symptom differences Seminole Sentinel: Gaines County COVID-19 case is daughter of county judge Two more cases in Hockley County confirmed on Tuesday Garth Brooks brought to tears during at-home concert on Facebook Live More cases confirmed in Midland Hale County confirms first case of COVID-19 Trump would like to see portions of country “reopened” by Easter ‘Don’t be arrogant’: Ohio spring breaker who said ‘if I get the corona, I get the corona’ issues apology Athletes left with questions after Tokyo Olympics postponed Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says US should get ‘back to work’ Lubbock city council passes motion to move Lubbock elections back to November 3 L.A. County coronavirus death toll climbs, includes teen whose death is still under investigation City Bank to donate $150,000 to South Plains Food Bank Chick-Fil-A introduces contact-free home delivery LFR: Beware of scam asking for money More than 50 Texas cities and counties have issued stay-at-home orders Over 600 people without electricity in Shallowater, says Xcel Energy First COVID-19 related death in Midland County Former Texas A&M star dies in New York from COVID-19 UT coach Tom Herman donates $10K to Central Texas Food Bank City provides more information on essential, non-essential places of work Curry County confirms case of COVID-19 VIDEO: Cow wouldn’t mooove out of traffic on I-64 California marijuana sales surge amid COVID-19 business closures US could soon become epicenter of virus pandemic after ‘very large acceleration’ in cases, WHO warns Buddy is KLBK’s Pet of the Day! Gov. Abbott mandates hospital bed reports, updates Texans on coronavirus medical supply stockpile KLBK Midday Weather March 24, 2020 City of Lubbock Confirms Additional Cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), March 24 El Paso officials announce ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ order to prevent spread of COVID-19 UMC changed visitor policy due to virus Covenant Health releases instructions for how to make approved masks Mark Cuban tweets profanity-laced tirade at Congressional leaders over lack of deal San Angelo confirms first case of COVID-19 90-year-old woman makes full recovery from coronavirus Local teachers hold parade to see kids while keeping distance during COVID-19 shutdown Reaction to Olympics postponement, and why the decision took so long City of Amarillo: First COVID-19 death reported City of Amarillo confirms first COVID-19 death Citibus steps up sanitizing practices Starbucks paying workers for 30 days — whether they go to work or not Seniors play real life ‘Hungry Hungry Hippos’ during quarantine North Carolina man arrested for coronavirus hoax Pennsylvania man faces charges for deliberately coughing near elderly man who was wearing medical face mask Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – March 24, 2020 Houston, Harris County issues ‘stay home-work safe’ order Lubbock-Cooper ISD to offer meals to students during school closure Coronavirus FAQ: Disinfecting your devices and other things you should know Amazon Prime offering free kids’ movies and TV shows, no membership required Best shows and movies coming to Netflix in April 2020 KLBK AM Weather March 24, 2020 KAMC HD AM Weather Webcast March 24th, 2020 Amid coronavirus outbreak, Savannah couple still says ‘I do’