DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As of Sunday August 9th, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 843 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, making it the highest daily case count in the last two weeks. The total confirmed case count in Dallas County is now sitting at 54,674, which includes 755 deaths. In a statement the…… MORE
3 Texas Wildlife Researchers Die in West Texas Helicopter Crash
(AUSTIN)- Three Texas Parks and Wildlife scientists surveying desert bighorn sheep in West Texas died in the crash of a helicopter Saturday; the pilot survived. The crash occurred in the West Texas “Black Gap Wildlife Management Area” of Brewster County, near Alpine, Texas. The dead are identified as veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar, biologist Dewey Stockbridge…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Appointed to National Covid Crime Commission
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is the only American mayor appointed to the Commission; charged with studying the impact of the Covid 19 virus on the justice system. The National Commission on Covid 19 and Criminal Justice is charged with developing strategies to limit future outbreaks, and produce an agenda of systemic…… MORE
Northeast Texas Republicans Finally Have A Congressional Candidate
Sulphur Springs (WBAP/KLIF) – 144 leaders of the northeast Texas Republican Party have selected state senator Pat Fallon to take John Ratcliffe’s place in Washington. Ratcliffe resigned his seat as Texas 4th district Congressman to become President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. Fallon will now be on the ballot in Ratcliffe’s place in November. Fallon…… MORE
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration for All of Texas
DALLAS – Governor Greg Abbott has extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Governor Abbott says, ” Renewing the disaster declaration will provide communities with the resources they need to respond to COVID-19″ The Governor continues to urge Texans to do their part to slow the spread of the…… MORE