DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas high school football team announced on Tuesday that it is canceling games after a player tested positive for COVID-19. According to Garland ISD, a Rowlett High School football player tested positive for the virus, and out of an abundance of caution, other team members will quarantine for 14 days. Garland…… MORE
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – There’s still time to help the North Texas Food Bank’s efforts to help feed hungry families in Collin County. The annual Collin County Peanut Butter Drive ends Wednesday, September 20th, but its been collecting the shelf-stable, kid-friendly protein for needy families all month. According to Feeding America, there are more…… MORE
Lake Worth, TX (WBAP/KLIF) _ Lake Worth ISD is investigating allegations against a Lake Worth High School football player who is accused of using a racial slur during a game Friday against Polytechnic Senior High. The district confirmed the allegations in a press release, saying that it is investigating claims made against a varsity Bullfrogs…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal appeals court has stayed a ruling that Texas must offer straight-ticket voting for November’s election. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ordered a temporary stay of last week’s lower-court order as Texas officials fight the ruling, which would allow voters to choose one party’s entire slate…… MORE
LAKE JACKSON, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area official said Monday it will take 60 days to ensure a city drinking water system is purged of a deadly, microscopic parasite that doctors believed killed a boy and that led to warnings for others not to drink tap water. Lake Jackson City Manager Modesto Mundo said that…… MORE
CLEVELAND (AP) – The first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden looms as a milestone in an American election year like no other. It’s a potential pivot point for a race that has remained stubbornly unchanged in the face of historic tumult. But with partisan feelings hardened over the most polarizing of presidents,…… MORE
WHITE SETTLEMENT (WBAP/KLIF)- A Tarrant County Grand Jury today decided to take no action against a church security officer who, on Dec. 29, 2019, shot a man who killed two parishioners inside the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement. Keith Thomas Kinnunen went to the church that day and attended part of the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines is providing two charter flights for 330 Texas Firefighters at no cost as they deploy or return from assisting California with several large wildfires. According to the Frisco Fire Department, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, including resources from throughout Texas, have been providing assistance in California since August 24. Frisco Fire…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Time is running out to register to vote in November’s Presidential election. Believe it or not, early voting is just weeks away. Next Monday, October 5, is the last day to register to vote in the November 3 election. “We have seen a definite increase in the number of people registering to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – DART riders can expect to see some major changes in the agency’s services in a few weeks. Dallas Area Rapid Transit said it will increase services in bus, rail and GoLink service starting October 19th to keep up with demand as the North Texas economy slowly reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In…… MORE
