Today, Cloudy, Windy, Humid, 88 (94) Severe Storms possible this evening, 70, Winds S15-20G Saturday, Cloudy, Breezy, late PM Showers and Storms, 86 / 71, Winds S10-15 Sunday, Scattered to Numerous Showers and Storms, 84 / 69 Memorial Day, Showers and Storms likely, 83 / 67 Tue-Wed, More Showers and Storms, 80’s / 60’s… MORE
A Collin County court has held what may be the first trial 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
Eviction moratorium extended in Dallas County
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Justices of the Peace have temporarily stopped some eviction proceedings until the middle of June. The moratorium applies to eviction proceedings filed after March 27. The earliest any of those eviction cases will be heard will be June 15. That’s when state rules will allow courts to re-open to hear…… MORE
TSA to increase airport security checks
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, which checks passengers and luggage at airports unveiled some new security rules Thursday, but the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security indicated more may be coming. Chad Wolf told reporters while inspecting security at Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport, TSA may start checking temperatures and running thermal…… MORE
Dallas County Jail sued to release inmates
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of local civil rights and faith leaders has filed a class-action lawsuit seeking an end to what it says are worsening conditions inside the Dallas County Jail. The lawsuit calls for the release of what it says are some 1800 medically vulnerable inmates whose lives are threatened by COVID-19. The…… MORE