(WBAP/KLIF) — In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Arlington police are changing their policies. The unforgettable image of a Minneapolis police officer pressing his knee into the neck of George Floyd continues to disturb Americans. The restraint method is referred to as the vascular neck restraint and Interim Arlington Police Chief Jaime Ayala is…… MORE
COVID-19 Cases in Metroplex Top 22,000
(WBAP/KLIF) — 22,219 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Metroplex. Dallas county reported just under 300 new cases, Tuesday, to bring the county-wide total to over 12,645 with 7 new deaths. Tarrant county reported 6 new deaths with 6,433 infected residents, while Denton and Collin counties are each nearing 1,600 cases with one…… MORE
Fair Park Fourth Cancelled Due to Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Coronavirus pandemic claims the life of yet another annual Dallas event. Organizers announced Tuesday that the annual Fair Park Fourth celebration has been cancelled in the interest of public safety. The official Fair Park Twitter tweeted Tuesday, “Due to the pandemic & in the interest of public safety, Fair Park First…… MORE
Denton County Votes to Remove Confederate Memorial
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As protest for racial injustice continue across the state, Denton County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to remove and relocate a confederate memorial located in front of the Denton court house on the square to a museum. “Our collective decision is not one taken lightly. However, in weighing the potential for further…… MORE
George Floyd Laid to Rest in Texas
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of people attended a private service for George Floyd Tuesday in Houston, weeks after he died in Minneapolis Police custody. Former Vice President and current Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden appeared on the big screen at Fountain of Praise Church with a message for Americans. “We cannot leave this moment thinking…… MORE