Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Northpark Mall, the Dallas Galleria, and Highland Park Village all closed Saturday in response to a security alert called as a result of unruly street protests in Dallas Friday and Saturday nights. Mall managers say they’re trying to head off possible trouble in the wake of break-ins and looting of a number…… MORE
Bobby Joe Morrow, 3-time winner in 1956 Olympics, dies at 84
San Benito (AP) – Bobby Joe Morrow, the Texas sprinter who won three gold medals in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics while a student at Abilene Christian University, died Saturday. He was 84. Morrow’s family said he died of natural causes at home in San Benito. Morrow won the 100 and 200 meters in Melbourne and…… MORE
COVID-19 cases in Texas are up again
Austin (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by more than 1,200 in Texas to surpass 61,000 with 25 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the deaths. The Texas health department reported Saturday at least 61,006 cases and 1,626 deaths. The true numbers are likely higher, however, because many people…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott Sending State Troopers to Texas Cities To Help With Protesters
HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent more than 1,500 state troopers to various Texas cities to help control protests over the death of Houston native George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Abbott said in a news release Saturday that troopers are being sent to Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. Houston Police…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson & Police Chief Renee Hall Asking For Peaceful Protests in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After gathering outside Dallas City Hall this afternoon, hundreds protesting the death of George Floyd began marching in Dallas. According to a tweet from the Dallas Police Department, just after 3p.m., there were roughly 700 protesters marching northbound on Akard Street turning westbound on Main Street. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and…… MORE