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Six Flags Announces New, Innovative and Extensive Safety Procedures for Reopen Plan

Six Flags Announces New, Innovative and Extensive Safety Procedures for Reopen Plan

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will implement extensive new safety measures and hygiene protocols, including new advanced technology systems to protect guests and employees. The parks will reopen when it is safe to do so, upon clearance from the Governor’s Office in conjunction with state and local health officials. The…MORE

Tarrant County Jail Inmate, 67, Dies From COVID-19

Tarrant County Jail Inmate, 67, Dies From COVID-19

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office confirms its first COVID-19 related inmate death. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, a 67-year-old inmate died from covid-19 Saturday, May 23. He was transferred to John Peter Smith Hospital on May 3rd. Officials say he man had underlying health issues. The Sheriff’s Office said the…MORE

Protest Against Contact Tracing to Be Held on Tuesday

Protest Against Contact Tracing to Be Held on Tuesday

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The contact tracing method of tracking COVID-19 has been used by Texas in the battle against the virus, and recently the state has decided to more than double the amount of contact tracers on the job to 4,000. But there are some who are against it. “COVID while it’s real it’s just…MORE

Volunteers Pour Into Bowie After Tornado Strikes

Volunteers Pour Into Bowie After Tornado Strikes

BOWIE, TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Volunteers have been pouring into the small town of Bowie just three days after a EF1 tornado brought destruction to businesses and homes. Even on a rainy memorial day weekend multiple volunteers and ministries brought food, supplies and simple conversation to the small town. “We’re going door to door and everywhere…MORE

Three Dead and Two Injured in Dallas Drunk Driving Incident

Three Dead and Two Injured in Dallas Drunk Driving Incident

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Three people are dead and two more are injured after a drunk driver incident in west Dallas Monday morning. Dallas Police say the 23-year old suspect ran a red light in his SUV and collided with the victim’s Toyota Camry, which then struck two additional vehicles. The 47 year old man driving and…MORE

Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day in Twin Events

Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day in Twin Events

BALTIMORE (AP) – President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic. He spoke at a ceremony at Baltimore’s historic Fort McHenry, where he declared that no “obstacle, no challenge and no threat is a match for the sheer determination of the American people.”…MORE

Carry The Load Memorial Day Drive Honors Fallen Heroes

Carry The Load Memorial Day Drive Honors Fallen Heroes

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) –  Hundreds flocked to North Texas Monday for an annual Memorial Day event that was forced to change tactics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Carry The Load” event typically starts in March on the east and west coasts with Americans walking or running to honor their fallen heroes all the way to…MORE