Dallas is now reporting over 5,000 more cases of COVID-19, but don’t let that fool you into thinking we’ve had another spike. This is a backlog of tests that were released over the weekend. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Democratic National Convention Begins Monday
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee…sort of. Because of COVID-19, the convention is being held online. Correspondent Jim Roope says the city’s atmosphere is much quieter. … MORE
Five Injured in Shooting at San Antonio Flea Market, More Than 100 Shots Fired
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – At least five people were injured, including one critically, in a shooting at a San Antonio flea market Sunday. Police Chief William McManus said gunfire erupted at Mission Open Air Market around 11:30 a.m. Market manager Al Ramon said the shooting stemmed from an argument between vendors and buyers. McManus said…… MORE
A Parents Group in FTW Protests FWISD’s Online Learning Plan
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – On what would have been the first day of school in Fort Worth, a group of families plan to demonstrate outside the district administration this morning. The Facebook group dubbed ‘Back in School, Back to Safety‘ is against the district’s online learning plan. Organizer Katie Stadler, a mother of four, says…… MORE
Dallas Baby Infected With COVID-19 In the Womb
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A baby born at Parkland Hospital in Dallas is believed to be the first baby in the U.S. to contract coronavirus while still in her mother’s womb. Parkland doctors delivered the girl in May, six weeks early after her mother, Wendy Figueroa, tested positive at 34 weeks of pregnancy. Testing of…… MORE