(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas County Commissioner is suing Judge Clay Jenkins for banishing him from a meeting for not wearing a mask. Jenkins ordered a bailiff to remove J.J. Koch from the county commissioner’s meeting for refusing to don a mask. Koch appeared on WBAP’s “Chris Krok Show” Wednesday night to say that Jenkins is “power…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Animal Services is continuing its search to find a missing cobra snake. On Tuesday, Grand Prairie Animal Services responded to a report of a missing snake from a residence in the 1800 block of Cherry Street. The owner noticed his venomous West African Banded Cobra snake, permitted by the State of Texas Parks…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the major children’s hospitals in DFW announced on Wednesday that they will require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. Children’s Health in Dallas said all employees must be vaccinated by October 1. Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth said every employee, physician, provider, credentialed staff, student, volunteer, contractor and…… MORE
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s legislative leaders are signaling that Governor Andrew Cuomo could swiftly face an impeachment trial if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. A growing number of prosecutors also are looking at his conduct. The Democratic governor denies that he made any inappropriate…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s National Convention and Trade Show in Dallas on Wednesday. During his remarks, the Governor highlighted achievements of the 87th Legislative Session, including COVID-19 liability protections for businesses, anti-human trafficking efforts, and legislation that exempts forgiven paycheck protection program loans…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are asking the public to help identify the suspect in a series of bank robberies. Investigators said the man has hit these four banks from June 21 to August 2nd: June 21, 2021, Wells Fargo at 8448 Abrams Road July 12, 2021, Wells Fargo at 14999 Preston Road August 2,…… MORE
MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarusian sprinter left Tokyo en route to Europe on Wednesday after resisting an attempt by her Olympic team’s officials to send her home to Belarus, where the athlete said she could be in danger from authorities who have relentlessly cracked down on dissent. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya boarded a plane at Tokyo’s Narita…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Police Communications Division needs to fill 39 job positions at the call center. Communications Division Captain Robin Krouse says the staffing shortage is causing long wait times for residents. “I feel for them, I absolutely do. The goal is to have no one go on hold,” said Krouse. They…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Biden Administration lands a victory in transporting illegal immigrants throughout Texas. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone issued a temporary order, Tuesday, to block Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order allowing the DPS to stop vehicles carrying migrants. Abbott believes the spread of COVID-19 is life-threatening to Texans. The governor blames the president for…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF)- Due to rapidly changing conditions related to COVID-19, Frisco ISD will have a temporary online option this fall for FISD students in grades EC-6. This opportunity is only available for in-District students whose primary residence is located in Frisco ISD. An online option will not be offered to students in grades 7-12 since the COVID-19…… MORE
