(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The state continues to re open under restricted guidelines but the number of Coronavirus cases in North Texas continues to increase. Dallas County has yet to see a decline as they reported 228 additional cases, as well as one death on Sunday. The county has now reported over 10,000 positive cases since march.…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As protest over the death of George Floyd continue multiple Texas cities have begun establishing curfews in an attempt to prevent looting and other unlawful behavior. Denton is the latest to initiate a curfew for different parts of the town from 9 pm to 6 am beginning Sunday and lasting through June…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police Chief Renee hall says the department won’t tolerate anymore looting or violence following days of protest in parts of downtown and uptown over the death of George Floyd. “We are instituting a curfew that will being at 7 PM and end at 6 AM for the next several days,” said…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – A protest of the treatment of America’s African Americans at the hands of police departments in Minneapolis and nationwide began in Dallas Saturday afternoon with a crowd estimated at 700 by Dallas police turned more violent with dozens of arrests by dinnertime. A peaceful demonstration against abuse began to turn when…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Protesters took to the streets of Dallas for the second day in a row on Saturday to call for justice in the death of a black man in Minneapolis Police custody. George Floyd died after video shows a Minneapolis Police Officer with his knee pressed into Floyd’s neck as Floyd pleaded for…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police and State Troopers will have the help of the National Guard as protests continue across the state over the death of a black man while in Minneapolis Police custody. George Floyd died after video showed a Minneapolis Police Officer press his knee to Floyd’s chest while Floyd pleaded for help.…… MORE
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties on Sunday in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. Under this declaration, the Governor has the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas Peace Officers. “Every Texan and every American…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Northpark Mall, the Dallas Galleria, and Highland Park Village all closed Saturday in response to a security alert called as a result of unruly street protests in Dallas Friday and Saturday nights. Mall managers say they’re trying to head off possible trouble in the wake of break-ins and looting of a number…… MORE
Austin (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by more than 1,200 in Texas to surpass 61,000 with 25 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the deaths. The Texas health department reported Saturday at least 61,006 cases and 1,626 deaths. The true numbers are likely higher, however, because many people…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent more than 1,500 state troopers to various Texas cities to help control protests over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Abbott said in a news release Saturday that troopers are being sent to Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. Houston Police…… MORE
