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Senator Cornyn Calling for New Strategy in Covid19 Testing

Senator Cornyn Calling for New Strategy in Covid19 Testing

(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

DPD Announces New Policy on Release of Police Videos

DPD Announces New Policy on Release of Police Videos

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

Texas Bar Owner: “They can Take Everything I’ve Worked For”

Texas Bar Owner: “They can Take Everything I’ve Worked For”

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

Arkansas university won’t name building after Botham Jean

Arkansas university won’t name building after Botham Jean

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

Four Arrested for Allegedly Killing a man Whose Car They Were Trying to Steal

Four Arrested for Allegedly Killing a man Whose Car They Were Trying to Steal

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?

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

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

Lawsuit claims police ignored Constitutional rights

Lawsuit claims police ignored Constitutional rights

Dallas (AP) – Three Dallas women arrested amid protests against racism and police violence are suing the city and surrounding county in a challenge to the Texas anti-rioting law. Yolanda Dobbins, Lily Godinez, and Megan Nordyke filed suit in federal court Tuesday. They claim police selectively enforced Texas’ anti-rioting law in a way that targeted…MORE

One dead in head-on collision

One dead in head-on collision

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A head-on collision on the Dallas North Tollway late Tuesday night killed at least one person. According to the Texas Highway Patrol, a pickup truck heading southbound on the tollway near Mockingbird Lane was hit head-on by a car traveling the wrong direction. The driver of the car was killed. The driver…MORE

Plano City Debates Over Three Hours on New Mask Ordinance

Plano City Debates Over Three Hours on New Mask Ordinance

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Plano City Council ended up passing a mask recommendation, Tuesday night.  After more than three hours of debate and public comment, the council deadlocked 4-4 on a measure to impose fines for businesses failing to enforce the mask ordinance.  However, Mayor Pro Tem Kayci Prince said the council was hesitant to penalize…MORE