Bloomington, Indiana (WBAP/KLIF) – A black man in Indiana took to social media to recount an alleged assault by a group of white men who threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property over the 4th of July weekend. Booker is a civil rights activist and member…… MORE
Texas Medical Association’s Stark Warning Against Texas GOP’s Live Convention in Houston
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lt.Gov. Dan Patrick says he thinks the party’s decision to proceed with a live convention is “unwise,” but he plans to be there. “I watched all three hours of the SREC debate on Thursday night,” Patrick said in his statement. “I agree with the 20 people who believe it is…… MORE
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s Broadcast Company Won Federal Loan
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Federal data shows Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s broadcasting company in Houston was among the Texas companies that received a government loan in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Patrick spokeswoman Sherry Sylvester said received $179,000 from the federal Paycheck Protection Program. She says the money was used to cover…… MORE
Postponed Income Tax Deadline is Approaching
(AP) – As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The move provided some economic and logistic relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on by lockdowns, school closures and shuttered businesses. But now that new deadline is rapidly…… MORE
FC Dallas Withdraws From Major League Soccer Tournament
ORLANDO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- COVID-19 continues to have an effect on the world of sports. On Monday, FC Dallas announced 10 players and one coach has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Major League Soccer organization then made the decision to withdrawal the team from the ‘MLS is Back Tournament’ just two days before its start in…… MORE
Girl Subject to Fort Worth Amber Alert Found Safe
Update: Hubanks was found safe Monday evening. Fort Worth Police tweeting that she was found safe at 7:20pm and that the investigation will continue. Original Story: FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Fort Worth Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Miranda Hubanks. She is being described as a 13-year-old black girl who is…… MORE
Dallas County Experiences Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations as Virus Continues to Spread in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Coronavirus cases continue to rise in parts of North Texas as the number of statewide cases surpassed 200,000 on Monday. Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting a record 1,214 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 27,054, including 401 deaths. “Today we’ve…… MORE
Texas Medical Association Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Risk Levels
(WBAP/KLIF) – Medical professionals are providing guidance for Texans on the risk level of specific activities amid a growing number of coronavirus cases. The Texas Medical Association has created and released a COVID-19 risk level chart. “It’s based on what we think around how transmission of coronavirus is occurring,” said TMA Task Force Member John…… MORE
13-Year-Old Fort Worth Girl Missing
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth police are looking for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen on the Fourth of July. Miranda Hubanks was last seen Saturday at the 1600 block of Fairmount Avenue. She was wearing a red bandana in her hair, grey or light blue button-down shirt with pink and blue fish print,…… MORE
Treasury Names 650K Small Businesses Receiving Government Loans
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Treasury Department is releasing on Monday the names of more than 650,000 companies that received funds from the government’s small business lending program, a massive effort intended to support the economy as states shut down in April to contain the viral outbreak. Treasury identified just a fraction of the total borrowers,…… MORE
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