WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) — Community leaders say local law enforcement in Texas did not protect protesters from opposing groups after weekend rallies turned violent. Local law enforcement disbanded a protest in Weatherford over the removal of a Confederate monument, saying it was unlawful after a confrontation with counter-protesters. But organizer Tony Crawford, of Parker County…… MORE
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Requirements for Upcoming School Year
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Some Texas students will catch another break this school year. Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that grade promotion requirements related to the state of texas assessments of academic readiness, a-k-a staar test for students in 5th and 8th grades have been waived. . Normally, schools will take into account a students staar…… MORE
Denton County Health Provides Recommendation to County School Districts to Delay In-Person Instruction
DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Public Health Department has issued recommendations to independent school districts within Denton County to delay face to face instruction until September 8th. DCPH Director Dr. Matt Richardson says it’s not a mandate or an order, but all schools are strongly urged to follow these recommendations. “It’s really due to…… MORE
Texans Warned of Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Non-Existent PPE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton, in partnership with the Department of Justice, are warning Texans about several fraudulent schemes involving masks, personal protection equipment, and other COVID-19 related equipment. Authorities are warning Texans to exercise increased due diligence and caution when dealing with new suppliers or vendors, especially when using a third-party broker. “As demand for PPE increases, scammers…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Lower Number of New COVID-19 Cases Monday
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting its lowest COVID-19 numbers since July 22nd. The county reported just 426 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths on Monday. But Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says there is concern that some of the testing may not be getting through due to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November Election
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation on Monday extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under the proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020. “As we respond to COVID-19, the State of Texas…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus to Retire
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving the City of Fort Worth for 28 years, Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus announced he’s retiring at the end of the year. In a letter to Chief Kraus sent staff Monday, Chief Kraus said he’ll stay on board until the city hires a permanent replacement. “I wanted to…… MORE
Minnesota Couple Banned From Walmart for Wearing Face Masks Swastikas
MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) – A couple was banned from a Marshall, Minnesota Walmart after showing up at the store in e red face masks emblazoned with swastikas to a Walmart in a video posted on social media. Police were called Saturday to the Walmart in Marshall, in the southwest part of the state, on a…… MORE
California, Florida, Texas Lose House Seats with Trump Order
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If President Donald Trump succeeds in getting immigrants in the country illegally excluded from being counted in the redrawing of U.S. House districts, California, Florida and Texas would end up with one less congressional seat each than if every resident were counted, according to an analysis by a think tank. Without…… MORE
Fort Worth Expands Free COVID-19 Saliva Testing
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – After a successful pilot launch of free COVID-19 saliva testing in Fort Worth, the program is being expanded. In a news release Fort Worth Fire Department spokesman Mike Drivdahl said the pilot program was “exceedingly successful.” The city tested over 13-hundred Tarrant County residents at JP Elder Middle School in Fort…… MORE
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