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Supreme Court Rules Against Trump in Rejecting an End to Protections for Young Immigrants

Supreme Court Rules Against Trump in Rejecting an End to Protections for Young Immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign. The outcome seems certain to elevate the issue in Trump’s campaign for reelection, given the anti-immigrant rhetoric of his first presidential run…MORE

Texas is Among 10 States Seeing Highest Surge in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations

Texas is Among 10 States Seeing Highest Surge in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations

Texas (WBAP/KLIP) – Texas is among over a dozen states states seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The number of people sickened with the virus across Texas’ hospitals hit a new high Wednesday, surging about 11% in a single day.  That, as Governor Greg Abbott said this week that he’s confident that…MORE

Texas Local Governments Can Issue Mask Policies Afterall

Texas Local Governments Can Issue Mask Policies Afterall

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday local governments can require businesses to mandate customers and workers to wear face masks. That comes after one the state’s most populous counties ordered such a measure amid record numbers of new cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations. The order for Bexar County, which includes the…MORE

Artwork Painted on Boarded Store Front Windows in Dallas Show Signs of a Positive Future

Artwork Painted on Boarded Store Front Windows in Dallas Show Signs of a Positive Future

   DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Driving through Deep Ellum to Downtown Dallas you may notice art work painted on boarded windows: colorful murals and positive messages. “It’s a cool collective community message and most of them are extremely artistic and very positive, straightforward and outspoken. It’s beautiful, and it’s a reflection of some of the issues going…MORE

Former Atlanta Officer Faces Felony Murder Charges

Former Atlanta Officer Faces Felony Murder Charges

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe during a news conference Wednesday. Howard…MORE

Dallas County Reports Over 400 Additional Covid-19 Cases

Dallas County Reports Over 400 Additional Covid-19 Cases

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 13 additional positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 15,256, including 302 deaths. The additional 9 deaths include: –      A man in his 40’s who was a resident of a long-term care facility in the City of Dallas. He…MORE

Cinemark Announces Phased Reopening to Launch in DFW

Cinemark Announces Phased Reopening to Launch in DFW

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Cinemark announced the phased reopening of its theaters on Wednesday. Cinemark will kick off its four-phased reopening with select Dallas-area theaters beginning Friday, June 19, with the remaining phases to take place between July 3 and July 17. All will reopen with enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols and showcase some of moviegoers’…MORE