COVID-19 Has Killed 11,000 In Texas

Austin (AP) – Texas has surpassed 11,000 coronavirus deaths as hospitalizations continue to fall. State health officials reported Friday that roughly 5,500 coronavirus patients were hospitalized, which is nearly half as many as July’s peak. Republican Governor Greg Abbott also announced federal approval of some out-of-work Texans to receive an additional $300 a week through…MORE

Another Soldier Missing From Fort Hood

Austin (AP) – Authorities are searching in Central Texas for another solider who has gone missing from Fort Hood. Base officials and the Killeen police issued alerts Thursday night on the missing soldier, Sgt. Elder Fernandes. Police says 23-year-old Fernandes was reported missing Wednesday and was last seen Monday when his staff sergeant dropped Fernandes…MORE

US Gulf Coast Could Be Hit By Side-By-Side Hurricanes Within A Few Days

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Gulf Coast could be facing a major, double hit this coming week. A pair of tropical storms is forecast to come this way, likely side-by-side, as they grow stronger and become possible hurricanes.   Tropical Storm Marco formed late Friday, south of the Yucatan peninsula. It is now heading more or less…MORE

Former Dallas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A former Dallas Police Officer has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Erin Nearly Cox reported on Friday 35-year-old Daniel Lee Collins admitted to accessing images knowing they depicted minors, and at one time distributing sexually explicit images of a child. An investigation into Collins began in May after Google detected images had…MORE

Airbnb Announces Global Ban on Parties, Events

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Airbnb announces a global ban on parties in it’s rental listings, including a cap on occupancy at 16 people. This is primarily relevant to larger homes that were previously able to accommodate 16+ people. Ben Breight with Airbnb says this party ban applies to all future bookings and it will apply indefinitely until…MORE

Covid-19 Testing Site Opening in North Richland Hills

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the city of North Richland Hills are bringing a new COVID-19 testing site to northeast Tarrant County at the NRH2O Family Water Park beginning on Aug. 24. These tests will be self-administered mouth swabs and the site will operate from 8 a.m. to…MORE

Garland Police Search for Road Rage Shooter

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) Garland Police are searching for a suspect in a road rage incident that occurred Thursday night in the 5700 Block of Lavon Drive. The victim and his wife were driving when they had to switch lanes to avoid a traffic accident. When the victim’s wife changed lanes she cut off a silver Dodge…MORE

Wylie ISD Apologizes, Retracts Controversial Assignment that Compares Police to KKK, Slave Owners

WYLIE (WBAP)-A controversial school assignment at Wylie ISD is sparking outrage. James Bono with the Texas Municipal Police Association says it was a cartoon comparing the officer who killed George Floyd to the KKK and slave owners. “It’s a propaganda piece, it’s basically highlighting that law enforcement is the bad guy and it’s not something that…MORE

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