DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County is no longer at its highest COVID-19 threat level as the number of cases in the county continues to drop. Since May, Dallas County has been at threat level “red” on its color coded chart, advising residents to stay home. But that level is now at “orange” or “extreme caution.”…… MORE
CORPUS CHRISTI (AP) – Crews continue to try and stem a plume spewing from a natural gas well platform about three miles off the coast of Padre Island. The efforts have been stymied by rough waters because no one has been able to reach the platform by boat. Officials said the environmental impact to the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This is a great time to be in the market for a new home or to refinance your current one. A company called Black Knight has recently assessed the market after interest rates began to settle below three percent. What they found was that more than 18 million homeowners nationally have…… MORE
Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Allen ISD took a unique approach to welcoming kids back to the classrooms today. District officials, including Allen High School Principal Matt Russell rapped their own version of the Aerosmith-Run D,C version of “Walk This Way.” “New procedures in place, with a mask on your face and a few other safety…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – U.S. Army officials have announced changes in leadership at Fort Hood amid what they said was a widening investigation into the slaying of a soldier at the Texas base. The Army said in a statement Tuesday that Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV will formally assume duties as deputy acting senior…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth has seen record numbers of West Nile Virus activity this year, prompting Tarrant County Public Health to issue a public health warning. The city has now had 110 positive mosquito samples for this season. In order to help residents fight mosquitoes, the city’s library will now be offering free…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 statistics in DFW continue to show a downward trend. According to medical experts, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the metroplex continue to fall. But, Dallas County Medical Director Phil Huang encouraged residents on Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing over the upcoming Labor day weekend. “We…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a proposed pay raise for elected officials. The proposed 2% pay bump would have included the Commissioners themselves, but the court deemed it inappropriate to pass the measure amid the continued financial impacts of COVID-19. “Because of the great pain that…… MORE
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s committed to helping Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is promising more federal resources for police and small businesses. Trump is visiting the city over the objections of some state and local leaders, fearful that he will increase tensions. The city saw unrest after a police officer shot Jacob…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked a New York prosecutor from obtaining Donald Trump’s tax returns while the president’s lawyers continue to fight a subpoena seeking the records. The three-judge panel ruled after hearing brief arguments from both sides. Trump’s lawyers had asked for a temporary stay while they appeal…… MORE
