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Gambler with Dallas ties released from Florida prison

Gambler with Dallas ties released from Florida prison

Las Vegas (AP) – A prominent Las Vegas professional gambler who was convicted in New York in a federal insider trading case linked to pro golfer Phil Mickelson and Dallas based Dean Foods Co. has been released to home confinement in the San Diego area. Attorney Richard Wright said William “Billy” Walters was released from…MORE

A Houston Police officer has been killed in a helicopter crash

A Houston Police officer has been killed in a helicopter crash

Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – A Houston Police officer was killed early Saturday morning when his helicopter crashed. A second officer in the police helicopter with him was critically injured. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says the helicopter crashed into an apartment complex around 2:00 a.m. while searching for a reported body in a nearby bayou. Acevedo…MORE

Dallas Fire-Rescue Members Continue Battling COVID-19

Dallas Fire-Rescue Members Continue Battling COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Fire-Rescue continues to battle COVID-19 cases. Dallas Fire-Rescue has now had a total of 13 confirmed COVID-19 cases. But as of Friday night 11 of those that tested positive have fully recovered and returned to work. 45 members are currently quarantined due to exposure both on and off duty. Some of…MORE

North Texas/DFW Metroplex Covid 19 Case Numbers Close Week With Boosted Numbers.

North Texas/DFW Metroplex Covid 19 Case Numbers Close Week With Boosted Numbers.

WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County reported it’s highest one day total ever of positive Covid 19 cases; an additional 187 cases reported Friday, with 2 additional deaths.   Total case count thus far in Dallas County; 3,718. Tarrant County reported one additional death Friday and 142 new cases of coronavirus; total 2,388 cases Collin County reported 41…MORE

Trump on WBAP says American Economy Will Bounce Back from Pandemic

Trump on WBAP says American Economy Will Bounce Back from Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump said Thursday that the future of the American economy is bright, despite current hardships prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. The President joined WBAP’s ‘Rick Roberts Show’ and said he has no doubt the country will bounce back from the pandemic, sooner than later. “You’re going to be back soon…MORE

Trump on WBAP Defends Temporarily Shutting Down Economy

Trump on WBAP Defends Temporarily Shutting Down Economy

WBAP/KLIF (DALLAS) – President Donald Trump was a guest on WBAP’s Rick Roberts Show Thursday and defended the temporary United States economic shutdown. President Trump said if the United States had not shutdown, the death toll could have been in the millions. The highest, he says, could have been one to two million. “Let’s say…MORE

Trump on WBAP Praises Texas Coronavirus Response

Trump on WBAP Praises Texas Coronavirus Response

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s confident Texas will bounce back from the economic impacts of the coronavirus. The President joined WBAP’s ‘Rick Roberts Show’ and emphasized that the recent hardships in the Texas energy industry can be blamed on demand. “You take a look at the roads, said President Trump.…MORE

Blue Bell Pleads in Ice Cream Listeria Case; Ex-CEO Charged

AUSTIN (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Texas ice cream company has pleaded guilty to distributing contaminated goods and its former CEO has been charged with conspiracy and attempted wire fraud in connection to a 2015 listeria outbreak that left three people dead. Prosecutors say Blue Bell Creameries agreed to pay more than $19 million…MORE

A Slow and Steady Reopening in North Texas

A Slow and Steady Reopening in North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas began its phased reopening on Friday, as coronavirus restrictions are slowly being lifted. But it wasn’t a mad dash to stores and restaurants. Retailers, movie theaters, restaurants, and museums all had the ability to open Friday at 25% percent capacity, under a new Executive Order from Governor Greg Abbott.…MORE