DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following the touchdown of a tornado in Montague County on Friday, Governor Greg Abbott deployed resources, including Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2), to the North Texas area. A press release Friday said earlier in the day, Governor Abbott placed resources on standby in preparation for a potential severe weather incident. In addition…… MORE
A Jury Trial in Collin County Via Videoconferencing May Be The First Of Its Kind
DALLAS (AP) – A court in the Dallas suburbs this week held what is believed to be the first American jury trial conducted over online video. The civil proceeding Monday in a Collin County court was an non-binding, abbreviated trial in a lawsuit over a disputed insurance claim. It serves as an experiment in restarting…… MORE
Athletes at 4 Texas universities may soon return to their schools
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – College athletes in the Big 12 Conference, and the SEC now have permission to return to their schools for voluntary workouts. Big 12 presidents and chancellors on Friday okayed the return of football players to their campuses on June 15 for conditioning and workouts. Their schools will have to abide by local…… MORE
An Oklahoma casino wants DFW residents to know it will soon be re-opening
Thackerville, OK (WBAP/KLIF) – The Winstar Casino just across the Red River in Oklahoma wants north Texas residents to know it will re-open Wednesday at 25% capacity. The tribe that runs it says preparations have been underway for weeks. Employees and vendors have been through safety training, and will be continuously monitored. Alterations were made…… MORE
A Texas judge wants an explanation of Trump administration immigration policy
Houston (AP) – A judge in Houston has criticized the Trump administration’s handling of detained immigrant children and families, ordering it to give the court detailed information about efforts to quickly release them in the wake of the coronavirus. On Friday, the judge ordered the U.S. government to better explain why it hasn’t released some…… MORE