(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas family experiences a tragic end to a patriotic program in Royse City. City officials held a “Celebrating Freedom” event at the local high school that featured music and a fireworks show. A family from Klondike, Texas, attended the event and were visiting with friends after the show. That’s when the family’s 12-year-old…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Due to a collapse in world wide demand for energy during COVID-19, Chesapeake Energy Corporation becomes one of the biggest casualties of the pandemic. Chesapeake lawyers filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from the U.S. bankruptcy court in the southern district of Texas.. The gas shale extraction company is a victim of the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The latest hospital capacity report in Dallas shows 68% of all beds are in use. Of the nearly 6,100 beds, just over 1,900 remain available. However, hospitals are using just over a third of available ventilators. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins feels the slow return of drive thru test results is hampering effective…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is criticizing Governor Greg Abbott for not doing enough to protect Texas against the Coronavirus pandemic. Although the governor moved to shut down bars and restrict restaurant capacity to 50% on Friday, Jenkins believes another 30-day stay-at-home order along with a mandated mask requirement is also necessary. The…… MORE
It’s not the reopening businesses were hoping for. After months of shutdown, restaurants, stores and even amusement parks announced their reopening with fanfare. But now that states like Texas and Arizona are seeing alarming surges in reported cases of COVID-19, businesses large and small must decide whether to keep their doors open. In some cases,…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The brother of a 20-year-old student who was shot and seriously injured by police at a protest in Austin, Texas, says officers’ use of less lethal munitions, such as beanbags, should be reviewed. Justin Howell was hospitalized in critical condition after the May 31 protest and discharged this week. He was…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence has called off campaign events in Florida and Arizona for this coming week as the states experience a surge in new coronavirus cases. The White House says Pence will still travel to those states to meet with their governors and health teams. Florida and Arizona have set records…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Prosecutors allege that a woman burned down her $1.6 million suburban Fort Worth mansion while trying to destroy documents from her husband’s health care clinic as authorities were investigating the couple for fraud. A seven-count federal indictment, filed June 17, charges Mark and Melissa Kuper with conspiracy to commit health…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force met with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and local health officials Sunday in Dallas as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to experience steep increases. The COVID-19 positivity rate in Texas was just over 4% at the end…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Vice President took a visit to Dallas Sunday morning to speak at a Dallas church and meet with state leaders to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Pence spoke at First Baptist Dallas Sunday morning for a the ‘Celebrate Freedom Rally’. In his 30 minute speech, Pence spoke about the accomplishments made…… MORE
