GALVESTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fourth of July weekend is approaching but some beach goers wont be able to celebrate as planned. As COVID-19 case numbers rapidly increase throughout Texas, Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough has made the decision to close all city beaches for Fourth of July weekend. The closure begins at 5 am on Friday…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- For the second day in a row Tarrant County surpassed 600 new Coronavirus cases. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says they’ve been hitting record numbers. He said over the last week they’re closing in on over 4,000 cases and the total case count is nearing 13,000. “I am concerned that we are…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will require patrons to wear facemasks starting Thursday. Employees will be required as well. The policy is said to align with mandates issued by Dallas and Tarrant counties. Facemasks are not required for those under the age of two and are not required to be worn while eating or…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is calling on a change to Covid 19 testing across the United States as states, including Texas, continue to see an increase in cases. Cornyn giving the example of pool testing to more quickly identify cases where people are close together. “It’s clear that we need to adapt to everything…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department announced this week a new change to its Video Release Policy when recordings depict specific encounters with the public. According to DPD, effective immediately, the department will release recordings, within 72 hours, of Critical Incidents including Officer Involved Shootings and Use of Force that results in serious bodily injury…… MORE
LONGVIEW (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas bar owners continue to fight Governor Abbott’s decision to scale back the state’s reopening amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. Many businesses across the state fear they won’t financially recover from the second shutdown. Melissa Lynn Kelly owns Outlaws Longview bar in Longview. She had her liquor license suspended for 30 days after…… MORE
FORT HOOD (WBAP/KLIF News) – A suspect wanted in connection with a missing Fort Hood soldier, whose body is believed to have been found, is dead, according to police. The Killeen Police Department said the man, who is also a soldier, fatally shot himself early Wednesday morning as officers were moving in to make an…… MORE
Searcy, AR (WBAP/KLIF) – The largest private college in Arkansas has decided not to re-name a building after a graduate who was killed by a Dallas police officer. Botham Jean, a black man, was shot and killed in his own living room in early September, 2018 by a white, off duty Dallas police officer. Harding…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Four suspects have been arrested for the fatal shooting ten days ago of Thomas Scott. He was gunned down in the parking lot of Sam’s Grocery in east Oak Cliff, apparently by someone trying to steal his car. 19 year old Jahquan Ferguson and three juveniles have been arrested for the killing. They…… MORE
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic? Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more…… MORE
