Defense Secretary Mark Esper breaks with President Trump on the use of the military to quell the ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd. Esper is facing the most politically charged crisis of his tenure, criticized for calling protester-filled streets a military “battle space” and accused of failing to keep the military out of…… MORE
State Fair Organizers Seek Public Input For Safe Event
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The State Fair of Texas is still planning and prepping for its 2020 run, but organizers want feedback from the public to help make the experience safe for everyone because of covid 19. They’ve come up with a survey for customers to fill out. According to the survey, “It’s important to us to…… MORE
Veterans Affairs to remove Nazi headstones in Texas, Utah
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The process to remove grave headstones of German prisoners of war that display swastikas and markings related to the Nazi regime at cemeteries in Texas and Utah will begin later this month, Veterans Affairs announced. The VA said Monday in a statement that it has decided to replace the headstones on…… MORE
Protests Continue Despite Charges in George Floyd Case
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The call for justice in the death of George Floyd has not been silenced by the recent charges brought against the Minneapolis Police Officers involved. Video showed Floyd die after being pinned to the ground by the knee of an Officer while three others did nothing to stop him. Many North Texans…… MORE
Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the Governor, under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions.…… MORE
All Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Death Charged
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors have upgrade charges for a fired Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck to second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers. Bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked protests nationwide and around the world, some violent. The…… MORE
Veterans Affairs to Remove Nazi Headstones in Texas, Utah
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Veterans Affairs has announced that the process to remove grave headstones of German prisoners of war that display swastikas and markings related to the Nazi regime at cemeteries in Texas and Utah will begin later this month. The agency said Monday that it will replace two headstones at Fort Sam Houston…… MORE
Deep Ellum Store Looted + Former UTA Prof Allan Saxe Talks Protests With Dave & Amy
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Dallas Mayor Hosts Two-Day Virtual Job Fair
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texans who find themselves out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic or for other reasons are invited to take part in the City of Dallas’ virtual job fair. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is hosting the event powered by Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. The two-day event kicked off Tuesday morning…… MORE
AP sources: White House Softens on Sending Troops to States
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump appears to be privately backing off his threat to deploy troops to the states in order to quell protests over police brutality. White House officials say this week’s response to demonstrations across the country indicates that local governments should be able to restore order themselves. The shift comes as…… MORE
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