HOUSTON (AP) – Health officials are investigating an outbreak of the coronavirus at a suburban Houston health care facility that’s been quarantined after 14 deaths were reported. Harris County Public Health said Friday it ordered the Oakmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Humble be quarantined after it failed to quickly report deaths or put a…… MORE
George Floyd Posts on Social Media By GOP Leaders in Texas Receiving Criticism
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Top Republicans in Texas are calling for resignations in their own party following a series of racist and conspiracy theory posts on social media about George Floyd’s death. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday denounced the posts promoted by county GOP leaders in Texas. So far, none have said they will…… MORE
City of Dallas Lifts 7p.m. to 6a.m. Curfew in Central Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City Manager of Dallas says the curfew in Central Dallas is going away, effective today. In a statement on the city’s website, T.C. Broadnax said after consulting with Chief Renee Hall and the city council, he signed an order lifting the curfew in Central Dallas effective Saturday, June 6, 2020.…… MORE
Gun stealing burglars arrested
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Attorney for north Texas has charged two young Dallas men with using the cover of Black Lives Matter protest demonstrations to steal firearms from a licensed dealer. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms says 18 year old Demonte Kelly, and 19 year old Lejael Rudley were recorded on surveillance…… MORE
Family of 6 dies in San Antonio
San Antonio (AP) – Authorities in San Antonio say they found a family of six, including four children, dead in the back of an SUV in a garage. The children were between the ages of 11 months and 4 years old. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus says officers had gone to the house to…… MORE
Dallas Opera postpones opening night
Dallas (AP) – The Dallas Opera is postponing its opening night from October 9 to March 5, and is cutting its 2020-21 season from five productions to four. Dallas Opera’s season will open with the world premiere of “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” by composer Joby Talbot with a libretto by Gene Scheer. The…… MORE
Tropical Storm Cristobal on track to US Gulf coast
Miami, FL (AP) – A storm that appears to be headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast has regained tropical storm force after drenching southern Mexico and Central America. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal’s maximum sustained winds have exceeded 45 mph, and it is moving north at 14 mph in the southern…… MORE
Dallas County Sees Another Record Breaking Day for COVID-19 Cases
DALLAS COUTNY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- COVID-19 cases in the north Texas continue to rise. Dallas County on Friday once again had a record setting day for new confirmed cases of Coronavirus with 298 being reported, bringing the county total to 11,541. Health officials also reported 10 more deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 260. Parkland…… MORE
Dallas Police Acknowledge Need for Change with March and New Policies
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – As protests continue across the country demanding justice in the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police custody, the Dallas Police Department held a march of its own on Friday. The plaza outside Dallas Police Headquarters was packed with civilians and Officers calling for an end to Police brutality and social…… MORE
Texas Military Family of Six, Including Four Children, Found Dead in Garage of Their San Antonio Home
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A welfare check turned revealed an unspeakable tragedy Thursday. San Antonio police said a family of six, including four children between the ages of 11 months and 4 years old, were found dead in the back of an SUV in a garage. Chief William McManus said officers had gone to…… MORE
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