Dallas to Reopen Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – After a nearly seven-month closure due to COVID-19, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas is preparing to reopen. According to the City of Dallas, the convention center will open in mid-October for two events designed to test and evaluate safety protocols outlined in the Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR™ accreditation the…MORE

Airbnb Initiates Party House Crackdown in Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Airbnb announced on Tuesday a crackdown on party houses throughout Texas. According to the company, over 80 listings across the state that have received complaints or otherwise violated company policies on parties and events have been suspended or removed from the Airbnb platform. This follows Airbnb’s policy change to ban parties at…MORE

State, Federal Leaders Respond to Deadly Ameba Found in Texas Lake’s Water Supply

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott provided an update Tuesday on the state’s response to the presence of Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, in the City of Lake Jackson’s water supply. Lake Jackson sits about 50 miles south of Houston. The Governor issued a disaster declaration on Sunday after the ameba was found. The death of…MORE

North Texas High School Football Program Cancels Games after Player Tests Positive for COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas high school football team announced on Tuesday that it is canceling games after a player tested positive for COVID-19. According to Garland ISD, a Rowlett High School football player tested positive for the virus, and out of an abundance of caution, other team members will quarantine for 14 days. Garland…MORE