DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – As many as 200 homes and 50 businesses were damaged by a tornado Friday night, now confirmed by the National Weather Service as an EF-1 tornado in strength, with winds estimated at 95 miles an hour. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed Texas Task Force 2 to to assist with cleanup. Emergency…… MORE
Latest Metroplex Covid 19 Numbers Still Sobering
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County Saturday reported three additional deaths, bringing to 210 the death rate attributed to Covid 19. The county also released more positive cases for the corona virus at 172 new cases. “Today’s number ends the week with an average of 200 cases a day, down from an average of 233…… MORE
Following Tornado, Governor Greg Abbot Deploys Task Force 2 To North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following the touchdown of a tornado in Montague County on Friday, Governor Greg Abbott deployed resources, including Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2), to the North Texas area. A press release Friday said earlier in the day, Governor Abbott placed resources on standby in preparation for a potential severe weather incident. In addition…… MORE
A Jury Trial in Collin County Via Videoconferencing May Be The First Of Its Kind
DALLAS (AP) – A court in the Dallas suburbs this week held what is believed to be the first American jury trial conducted over online video. The civil proceeding Monday in a Collin County court was an non-binding, abbreviated trial in a lawsuit over a disputed insurance claim. It serves as an experiment in restarting…… MORE
Athletes at 4 Texas universities may soon return to their schools
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – College athletes in the Big 12 Conference, and the SEC now have permission to return to their schools for voluntary workouts. Big 12 presidents and chancellors on Friday okayed the return of football players to their campuses on June 15 for conditioning and workouts. Their schools will have to abide by local…… MORE
An Oklahoma casino wants DFW residents to know it will soon be re-opening
Thackerville, OK (WBAP/KLIF) – The Winstar Casino just across the Red River in Oklahoma wants north Texas residents to know it will re-open Wednesday at 25% capacity. The tribe that runs it says preparations have been underway for weeks. Employees and vendors have been through safety training, and will be continuously monitored. Alterations were made…… MORE
A Texas judge wants an explanation of Trump administration immigration policy
Houston (AP) – A judge in Houston has criticized the Trump administration’s handling of detained immigrant children and families, ordering it to give the court detailed information about efforts to quickly release them in the wake of the coronavirus. On Friday, the judge ordered the U.S. government to better explain why it hasn’t released some…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Searching for Missing Girl
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fort Worth Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Laloni Jones was last seen Thursday at around 7 p.m. at the YMCA off of Ederville road and Sandy Lane. She is being described as a pacific island girl standing a little over 5 ft in height…… MORE
Organization Holding Event to Protest Texas Re-Opening
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Texas continues to re-open in phases. The latest phase allowed gyms and bars can now open at 25% capacity, and restaurants at 50%. But some citizens are still not satisfied. The organization known as ‘Open Texas’ is made of members who all share this thought, and they will be holding a rally…… MORE
Temporary Emergency Sheltering in the Fort Worth Convention Center to Cease Mid-June
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is ramping down the overflow emergency night shelter in the Fort Worth Convention Center and expects to have the facility cleared on June 19. The City and its partner agencies began operating the temporary shelter on March 18 to help the city’s emergency shelters cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict Centers for…… MORE
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