DALLAS (AP) – Dallas city officials say they are furloughing about 500 employees for 2 1/2 months after the economic crash caused by the coronavirus pandemic decimated city finances. In a letter sent Friday to employees, City Manager T.C. Broadnax said the economic shutdown imposed by the outbreak of COVID-19, the illness caused by the…… MORE
Rockwall resident arrested for Garland murder
Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – A Rockwall man has been arrested for Friday’s killing of a woman in Garland. 33 year old Jessica Watkins was gunned down at a gas station outside an I-30 Walmart while apparently soliciting money from customers at the gas pumps. Witnesses got the license number of the suspect’s car as it drove…… MORE
COVID-19 hits Irving poultry plant
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – At least 40 workers at an Irving poultry processing plant have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Wisconsin based Brakebush Brothers plant employs more than 750 people. It was shut down for four days in April for a deep cleaning, and says it has strengthened its employee safety precautions. Two dozen…… MORE
Traffic is increasing in DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A new study confirms it is not imagination, traffic is increasing in DFW. Traffic Carma reports a 10% increase in morning rush hour traffic last week. It was up 22% at midday, and 15% during afternoon rush hour. According to Traffic Carma, that was all caused by an overall 20% increase…… MORE
Child Pornographic Images Displayed During Dallas ISD Zoom Call Hacking Incident
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the video chat service Zoom has gained huge popularity throughout the nation. But a recent hacking incident has some doubting its safety. This situation happened during a Dallas ISD Zoom meeting featuring over 60 people including students and staff, when towards the end of the call, child pornographic…… MORE
Dallas Runners Dedicate 2.23 Miles to Ahmaud Arbery
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Citizens across the nation have been running to show their support for the loved ones of Ahmaud Arbery, who was murdered by two white men in February while jogging in his Georgia neighborhood. Dallas citizen Nick Marino organized a downtown Dallas run starting at victory plaza. “We’re out her for one major…… MORE
15 Texas Mayors Jointly Write Letter For Congress to Provide Direct and Flexible COVID-19 Funding
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- 15 Texas Mayors write to Congress as a call to action for more federal assistance and flexibility. The letter is Co-Authored by: – Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, City of Plano – Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston – Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio – Mayor Eric Johnson, City of Dallas – Mayor…… MORE
Senator Cruz Picks Dallas Salon for Haircut as Phased Reopening Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Barber shops, nail salons, tanning salons, and hair salons in North Texas were able to reopen their doors Friday as statewide coronavirus restrictions that kept them closed for months were lifted. “This is the longest my hair has ever been,” said a Richardson said man waiting in line at his local barber…… MORE
City of Dallas to Furlough Hundreds of Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is unable to escape financial struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas city officials said Friday that a budget shortfall of $25 million is forcing tough decisions at City Hall. Approximately 500 employees will be furloughed from May 13 until July 31. “Impacted employees across ten departments have…… MORE
Vice President Pence’s Press Secretary Tests Positive
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus. That makes her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week, which is leading the Trump administration to step up safety protocols. Pence’s spokeswoman Katie Miller tested positive Friday. She had been…… MORE
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