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
AZLE (WBAP/KLIF)- With ongoing concerns over the Delta Variant, the event industry may need to make some changes to accommodate safety. Sharon Mazanec is the owner of an Azle-based wedding services company “Bumble Bee Occasions“. She said there has been concerns over how this will affect future events, but right now everything is still on…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – With the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing, beginning Wednesday, Parkland Memorial Hospital will reduce visiting hours to 2 to 8 p.m. daily on inpatient care units. At this time, visitation is limited to one authorized visitor in single-occupancy rooms. All visitors must be designated and approved by patients/families in advance and visitors’…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County Commissioner says he won’t wear a mask in court, despite a requirement issued by the county judge. As COVID cases rise in North Texas, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins opened Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting with a mask mandate for the court. “We do wear masks inside this courtroom,” Jude…… MORE
PARKER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s help to find the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run in Parker County last week. Investigators said 38-year-old Katie Derouin of Paradise was hit after she ran into the eastbound lanes of SH 199 near South Drive just west of Springtown last…… MORE
