Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins believes the on going re-opening of Texas is going to cause a tsunami of new COVID-19 cases. Appearing Sunday on WFAA-TV’s “Inside Texas Politics,” Jenkins said a new computer model by U.T. Southwestern predicts the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Dallas County will soon almost triple:…… MORE
Missing Nebraska inmate arrested in Texas
Lincoln, Neb. (WBAP/KLIF) – A missing Nebraska prison inmate has been captured in Texas after a police pursuit. Brandon Britton was arrested after a 6 mile pursuit by officers in Franklin County. He now faces Texas charges of felony evading arrest, and a list of misdemeanors. Britton left the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln, Nebraska in May.…… MORE
North Texas Covid Numbers in for Saturday June 06, 2020
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Tarrant County has announced two additional deaths believed related to the Covid 19 virus, and 88 new cases on Saturday. Denton County reports no deaths but 19 new cases of the Coronavirus. Dallas County still leads North Texas in numbers of infections and has been breaking records for the past several…… MORE
East Texas Evacuations As Tropical Storm Cristobal Nears
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Evacuations of some homes and businesses in East Texas have begun with an enormous amount of rainfall and flooding possible as weatHer-heavy Tropical Storm Cristobal moves north across the Gulf of Mexico, with expected landfall near New Orleans late Sunday. The storm is then expected to move a little northwest toward…… MORE
Slow Reporting of 14 COVID-19 Deaths at Houston Health Care Facility
HOUSTON (AP) – Health officials are investigating an outbreak of the coronavirus at a suburban Houston health care facility that’s been quarantined after 14 deaths were reported. Harris County Public Health said Friday it ordered the Oakmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Humble be quarantined after it failed to quickly report deaths or put a…… MORE
George Floyd Posts on Social Media By GOP Leaders in Texas Receiving Criticism
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Top Republicans in Texas are calling for resignations in their own party following a series of racist and conspiracy theory posts on social media about George Floyd’s death. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday denounced the posts promoted by county GOP leaders in Texas. So far, none have said they will…… MORE
City of Dallas Lifts 7p.m. to 6a.m. Curfew in Central Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City Manager of Dallas says the curfew in Central Dallas is going away, effective today. In a statement on the city’s website, T.C. Broadnax said after consulting with Chief Renee Hall and the city council, he signed an order lifting the curfew in Central Dallas effective Saturday, June 6, 2020.…… MORE
Gun stealing burglars arrested
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Attorney for north Texas has charged two young Dallas men with using the cover of Black Lives Matter protest demonstrations to steal firearms from a licensed dealer. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms says 18 year old Demonte Kelly, and 19 year old Lejael Rudley were recorded on surveillance…… MORE
Family of 6 dies in San Antonio
San Antonio (AP) – Authorities in San Antonio say they found a family of six, including four children, dead in the back of an SUV in a garage. The children were between the ages of 11 months and 4 years old. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus says officers had gone to the house to…… MORE
Dallas Opera postpones opening night
Dallas (AP) – The Dallas Opera is postponing its opening night from October 9 to March 5, and is cutting its 2020-21 season from five productions to four. Dallas Opera’s season will open with the world premiere of “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” by composer Joby Talbot with a libretto by Gene Scheer. The…… MORE
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