ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Major Cities Chiefs Association penned an open letter in the wake of the death of George Floyd, the African American man whose death while in Minneapolis Police custody sparked nationwide outrage. Video shows an officer pinning Floyd’s neck to the ground with his knee as Floyd pleaded, “I can’t breathe.”…… MORE
Amy takes a look at weekend troubles in Dallas and Washington, DC
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Curfew Quells Angry Protests in Dallas; Bystander Hit With Police Pellet; TX National Guard Deployed
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas police made dozens of arrests in downtown Sunday night to enforce a nighttime curfew that was expected to be in place for several days. The curfew is in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Squad cars and police on foot quickly moved in to pick up anyone still on the…… MORE
U.S. First Family Took Shelter in White House Bunker as Protests Raged
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump spent time in a White House bunker during Friday night’s protests outside the executive mansion. Secret Service agents rushed him there as some of the demonstrators were throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades. Trump spent nearly an hour in the underground shelter, which was designed for…… MORE
In Some Cities Police Officers Joined Demonstrators Against Police Brutality
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – In some cities across the country, police officers joined protesters in a call for an end to police brutality. Images went viral of officers in from Miami-Dade, Florida who took a knee — a pose made famous by NFL QB Colin Kaepernick, in his silent protests against injustice on the football field.…… MORE
North Texas Continues to See Increase in COVID-19 Cases
(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The state continues to re open under restricted guidelines but the number of Coronavirus cases in North Texas continues to increase. Dallas County has yet to see a decline as they reported 228 additional cases, as well as one death on Sunday. The county has now reported over 10,000 positive cases since march.…… MORE
Denton Mayor Announces Curfew as Protests Continue
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As protest over the death of George Floyd continue multiple Texas cities have begun establishing curfews in an attempt to prevent looting and other unlawful behavior. Denton is the latest to initiate a curfew for different parts of the town from 9 pm to 6 am beginning Sunday and lasting through June…… MORE
Police Chief Announces Curfew in Different Parts of Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police Chief Renee hall says the department won’t tolerate anymore looting or violence following days of protest in parts of downtown and uptown over the death of George Floyd. “We are instituting a curfew that will being at 7 PM and end at 6 AM for the next several days,” said…… MORE
City Curfew Could be Next in Dallas; Dozens Arrested in Violent Protests Saturday
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – A protest of the treatment of America’s African Americans at the hands of police departments in Minneapolis and nationwide began in Dallas Saturday afternoon with a crowd estimated at 700 by Dallas police turned more violent with dozens of arrests by dinnertime. A peaceful demonstration against abuse began to turn when…… MORE
Vandalism, Violence in Dallas as Protests over George Floyd Death Continue
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Protesters took to the streets of Dallas for the second day in a row on Saturday to call for justice in the death of a black man in Minneapolis Police custody. George Floyd died after video shows a Minneapolis Police Officer with his knee pressed into Floyd’s neck as Floyd pleaded for…… MORE
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