Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An tweet by an anthropology at Southern Methodist University about to his 150 followers Monday, did something that he didn’t expect to happen; it went viral, now having been re-tweeted over 570,000 times. Mark McCoy’s tweet addressed white privilege: “George Floyd and I were both arrested for allegedly spending a counterfeit $20…… MORE
Former President George W. Bush Issues Statement Regarding George Floyd Protests
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Former president George W. Bush has issued a statement in regards to the state of the country surrounding the killing of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody. Bush says he and his wife Laura have chosen to remain silent this long for a reason. “This is not the time for us to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Calls For Unity And Peaceful Protests
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for swift justice in the case of George Floyd’s death on Tuesday in Dallas. The Governor met with local leaders to discuss the ways Texas is working with law enforcement to maintain order and uphold public safety so that peaceful protesters can continue to make their voices heard. “What happened to George…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Explains Actions from Monday Night Bridge Protest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall is assuring the public the hundreds of protesters detained Monday night on the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge are being charged with obstructing a roadway. Hall says activists were released over concerns of overcrowding the jail. “They were identified, processed and charges will be filed. There was a…… MORE
Police: Body Found In Search For Missing Waco Toddler At Center of Amber Alert
WACO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police believe the remains found in a Waco dumpster may belong to the toddler at the center of a recent Amber Alert. Investigators said they believe the body, which investigators found Tuesday morning, belongs to Frankie Gonales but are waiting on an autopsy to confirm. The Waco Police Department, assisting agencies and…… MORE
Why police encounters sometimes turn deadly, and President Trump declares himself the Law And Order President
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At Least 5 Police Officers Shot Amid George Floyd Protests
Undated/AP (WBAP/KLIF) – At least five police officers have been shot amid George Floyd protests that have raged across the country. In four police officers were wounded in Saint Louis County, Missouri after violent protesters disrupted a peaceful gathering. None of the injuries are said to be life-threatening, according to the Saint Louis County Sheriff’s…… MORE
DC Bishop ‘Outraged’ by Trump’s Church Visit; Las Vegas Police Officer Shot Amid Floyd Protests
Washington AP (WBAP/KLIF) – The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington is sharply criticizing President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St. John’s Church across from the White House. During Trump’s visit Monday night, he held up a Bible after authorities had cleared out peaceful protesters. The diocese of the Rev. Mariann…… MORE
Protesters Demonstrate in Dallas for Fourth Consecutive Night
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Protesters in Dallas demonstrated for the fourth consecutive night on Monday over the death of George Floyd. Video shows Floyd die after a Minneapolis Police Officer planted his knee in Floyd’s neck while Floyd pleaded for help. Protesters marched from Dallas Police Headquarters to the Frank Crowley Courthouse despite warnings from Police.…… MORE
Trump Threatens Use of Military to Stop Rioting and Destruction
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump threatened to mobilize the United States military to end rioting and destruction involved in protests across the country. The president said he encouraged all of the nation’s governors to overwhelm the streets with the National Guard and law enforcement. He also said those who continue the the rioting, looting…… MORE
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