AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas families who rely on free or discounted school meals to help feed their children now have access to some relief. Governor Greg Abbott announced Texas got federal approval to replace the value of the meals program that went by the wayside when schools shutdown, impacting 3.6 million children. The $1…… MORE
Michael Flynn’s Lawyers Are Angry After Judge Keeps Case Open
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge made clear Tuesday that he would not immediately rule on the Justice Department’s decision to dismiss its criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying he would instead let outside individuals and groups weigh in with their opinions. The move suggests U.S. District Judge Emmet…… MORE
FWPD Dashcam Captures Moments Before Gunfire Erupted at a City Park
FORT WORTH, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Newly released police video shows a chaotic scene in a crowded North Texas park as gunfire erupts, wounding five people. A police statement Tuesday says about 400 people were riding all-terrain vehicles and drinking alcohol at Village Creek Park , in violation of local ordinances. Police officers used patrol car…… MORE
State Court Computer System Attacked
DALLAS (AP) – Texas courts have been hit with a ransomware attack that took down the website and case management systems for the state’s appellate and high courts. The Office of Court Administration says the attack on the courts’ network and servers began overnight and was discovered by staff Friday morning. It says staff limited…… MORE
2 arrested after Texas police find 6-year-old locked in shed
DALLAS (AP) — Police have arrested two people after finding a 6-year-old boy locked in a shed in Dallas. Esmeralda Lira, 53, and Jose Balderas, 66, were booked into the Dallas County jail on child endangerment charges. Bonds are set at $100,000 each. Court records state both are Mexican citizens and were in the United…… MORE
Over 12,000 Coronavirus Cases in DFW
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex accounts for 30% of the Coronavirus cases in Texas. Of the over 41,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in the Lone Star State, more than 12,000 are in D-F-W. Dallas county reports over 6,300 infected patients, Tarrant more than 3,800, while Collin and Denton counties are approaching a thousand each. Nearly 350…… MORE
Dallas Hires New COVID-19 Health and Health Care Access Czar
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson provided an update on the city’s status in the fight against the virus. Johnson touched on the topic of how the virus is disproportionately affecting lower class communities nationwide. “We have to make sure all of our communities have access to testing that we…… MORE
Fort Worth Now Accepting Applications for $15.4 million in CARES Act funding
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department is accepting applications for several programs to assist residents with housing and other household expenses during COVID-19. Victor Turner, Director of the Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department, said the City of Fort Worth has allocated $15.4 million in CARES Act funds to assist residents. That amount…… MORE
Globe Life Field to Host ‘Concert in your Car’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday details for QuikTrip Concert in Your Car presented by Energy Transfer. The outdoor drive-up concert experience will feature nationally recognized and award-winning recording artists performing live outside the new Globe Life Field. According to the Rangers, the Concert in Your Car series is a first-of-its-kind event that…… MORE
Company Donating Masks and Hand Sanitizers to First Responders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, hospitals and other hard hit areas are still in high demand of face masks and other protective supplies. That is why First Responders USA is stepping up to help those who have been on the front lines of the pandemic, including retirement homes and homeless shelters. “This is…… MORE
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