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Texas Supreme Court Backs Abbott On Limiting Ballot Drops

Texas Supreme Court Backs Abbott On Limiting Ballot Drops

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Supreme Court has vacated a state court injunction against Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting counties to one drop-off site each for mailed ballots. Without dissent, justices ruled Tuesday that a temporary injunction by a lower court in a court challenge by civil rights groups in Austin stood little chance…MORE

Help Available for Texas Renters Facing Eviction

Help Available for Texas Renters Facing Eviction

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite a national moratorium on evictions, thousands of renters are getting the boot as landlords are finding ways around the temporary freeze. Since the order was issued by the CDC in early September 4th, nearly 23-hundred eviction notices were filed in Fort Worth alone. But a big legal effort backed with lots…MORE

Four Dallas Area Bars Shut Down

Four Dallas Area Bars Shut Down

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) agents continue to take part in “Operation Safe Open”, intended to assure that Texas businesses are following state standards to slow the spread of COVID-19. Under Governor Greg Abbott’s executive orders, indoor customer capacity limits are 50% for bars and 75% for restaurants.  Both groups must also enforce…MORE

Collin County Judge Tests Positive for Covid-19

Collin County Judge Tests Positive for Covid-19

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Judge Chris Hill has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Hill said he woke up Sunday with a mild sore throat and headache and got tested Monday out of an abundance of caution. “I was surprised when the test came back positive, because I really didn’t feel very bad. In…MORE

Texas National Guard Could be Headed for Dallas in Coming Days

Texas National Guard Could be Headed for Dallas in Coming Days

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas National Guard could be headed to North Texas in the days ahead. According to the Texas Military Department,  as many as 1,000 troops could be deployed across five major Texas cities ahead of election day. But don’t expect to see troops at the polls. The mission isn’t specific to the…MORE