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Former Dallas Cowboy Ryan Leaf arrested in California

Former Dallas Cowboy Ryan Leaf arrested in California

Palm Desert, CA (AP) – Former Dallas Cowboy Ryan Leaf has been arrested in Southern California. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says the 44 year old former NFL quarterback was arrested Friday on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, which is about 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles. According to booking information provided by…MORE

Austin rally demands faster re-opening of Texas’ economy

Austin rally demands faster re-opening of Texas’ economy

Austin (AP) – As more sectors of the Texas economy re-open from the freeze of the coronavirus pandemic, a few dozen anti-government demonstrators rallied at the state Capitol in Austin to demand that all limitations be lifted. The weekend “Texas Freedom Rally” featured speakers who called for Texas to remain “open and free” and for…MORE

Former Florida Congressman injured in Texas motorcycle accident

Former Florida Congressman injured in Texas motorcycle accident

Waco (AP) – Former U.S. Representative Allen West of Florida has been injured in a motorcycle crash near Waco. West’s Facebook page says the former congressman was airlifted to a Waco hospital where he is now in stable condition. West reportedly was riding his motorcycle when a car cut him off, causing him to collide…MORE

EF-1 Tornado Confirmed as Damage Cause in Bowie Friday Night

EF-1 Tornado Confirmed as Damage Cause in Bowie Friday Night

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – As many as 200 homes and 50 businesses were damaged by a tornado Friday night, now confirmed by the National Weather Service as an EF-1 tornado in strength, with winds estimated at 95 miles an hour. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed Texas Task Force 2 to to assist with cleanup.  Emergency…MORE

Latest Metroplex Covid 19 Numbers Still Sobering

Latest Metroplex Covid 19 Numbers Still Sobering

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas County Saturday reported three additional deaths, bringing to 210 the death rate attributed to Covid 19.  The county also released more positive cases for the corona virus at 172 new cases. “Today’s number ends the week with an average of 200 cases a day, down from an average of 233…MORE

Following Tornado, Governor Greg Abbot Deploys Task Force 2 To North Texas

Following Tornado, Governor Greg Abbot Deploys Task Force 2 To North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following the touchdown of a tornado in Montague County on Friday, Governor Greg Abbott deployed resources, including Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2), to the North Texas area.  A press release Friday said earlier in the day, Governor Abbott placed resources on standby in preparation for a potential severe weather incident. In addition…MORE

A Jury Trial in Collin County Via Videoconferencing May Be The First Of Its Kind

A Jury Trial in Collin County Via Videoconferencing May Be The First Of Its Kind

DALLAS (AP) – A court in the Dallas suburbs this week held what is believed to be the first American jury trial conducted over online video. The civil proceeding Monday in a Collin County court was an non-binding, abbreviated trial in a lawsuit over a disputed insurance claim. It serves as an experiment in restarting…MORE

Athletes at 4 Texas universities may soon return to their schools

Athletes at 4 Texas universities may soon return to their schools

Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – College athletes in the Big 12 Conference, and the SEC now have permission to return to their schools for voluntary workouts. Big 12 presidents and chancellors on Friday okayed the return of football players to their campuses on June 15 for conditioning and workouts. Their schools will have to abide by local…MORE

An Oklahoma casino wants DFW residents to know it will soon be re-opening

An Oklahoma casino wants DFW residents to know it will soon be re-opening

Thackerville, OK (WBAP/KLIF) – The Winstar Casino just across the Red River in Oklahoma wants north Texas residents to know it will re-open Wednesday at 25% capacity. The tribe that runs it says preparations have been underway for weeks. Employees and vendors have been through safety training, and will be continuously monitored. Alterations were made…MORE