AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A conservative power broker told Texas’ governor to have National Guard troops “shoot to kill” amid protests last month against racial injustice and police brutality. The Texas Tribune reports that Steve Hotze left that message in a voicemail to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s chief of staff on the weekend of June…… MORE
Raging Gunbattle in Neuvo Laredo
Laredo (AP) – Mexico’s military says soldiers patrolling in the border city of Nuevo Laredo on the other side of the Rio Grande from Texas came under fire from drug cartel gunmen, then killed 12 of their attackers in a gunbattle. Mexico’s Defense Department says three army patrol trucks were hit by gunfire Friday, but…… MORE
Willie’s Fourth of July Picnic
Spicewood (AP) – Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash via livestream. Other performers include Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, Steve Earle and Nelson’s fellow Texas-based singers Lyle Lovett,…… MORE
Cleburne Mayor to Allow Larger Group Gatherings for Fourth of July Celebrations Amid COVID-19
CLEBURNE (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Celebrating the Fourth of July might be different for some this year after Governor Greg Abbott announced an order limiting outdoor gatherings to just ten people due to the spread of COVID-19. The order states that city leaders still have the power to allow for larger gatherings, and Cleburne Mayor Scott Cain…… MORE
Texas COVID-19 Positive Rate Continues to Climb
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas COVID-19 cases are approaching 184,000 with over 2,500 deaths. Nearly 24,000 positive tests have occurred in Dallas county, where health officials saw a single day record of almost 1,100 cases. Tarrant county still lists nearly 13,500 cases, while Denton reports almost 3,200, and Collin county has over 3,300 infected residents. The Metroplex…… MORE
U.S. Jobless Numbers Look Good, For Now
(WBAP/KLIF) — The unemployment rate dropped 13% over the last month as almost 5-million new U.S. jobs were generated. SMU economics professor Bud Weinstein says that although the numbers look good, the economy isn’t out of the woods yet. Weinstein believes that the re-instituted restriction on restaurants and bars will again have a negative effect…… MORE
Dallas County Reports over 1,000 New Cases Friday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County reported a record 1,085 new COVID 19 cases Friday. This was expected after the Dallas County Health Director said it was likely to happen during a news conference on Thursday. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is urging people to avoid large gatherings and going to public pools over the Fourth…… MORE
Texas Linebacker to Sit Out Season Until ‘Changes Made’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas junior linebacker DeMarvion Overshown announced Thursday he will sit out all team activities until the school starts making campus changes sought by dozens of football players and other Longhorns athletes. Those demands include renaming several buildings and a call to drop the school song “The Eyes of Texas.” The athletes…… MORE
Willie Nelson’s July Fourth Picnic is Virtual in Virus era
SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) – Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday via livestream. Other performers include Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, Steve Earle and Nelson’s fellow Texas-based singers…… MORE
Arlington ISD Outlines its Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2020-2021 School Year
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington Independent School District outlined its policy to provide free and reduced-price meals for children who qualify for 2020-2021 school year. Starting Monday, applications for the program will be available at the AISD Food and Nutrition Services Office at 5816 W. Arkansas Lane. On August 5th, AISD will send letters…… MORE
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