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US Army:  New Leadership At Fort Hood; Guillen Investigation Widens

US Army: New Leadership At Fort Hood; Guillen Investigation Widens

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – U.S. Army officials have announced changes in leadership at Fort Hood amid what they said was a widening investigation into the slaying of a soldier at the Texas base. The Army said in a statement Tuesday that Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV will formally assume duties as deputy acting senior…MORE

Fort Worth Seeing Record Breaking West Nile Activity

Fort Worth Seeing Record Breaking West Nile Activity

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Fort Worth has seen record numbers of West Nile Virus activity this year, prompting Tarrant County Public Health to issue a public health warning. The city has now had 110 positive mosquito samples for this season. In order to help residents fight mosquitoes, the city’s library will now be offering free…MORE

Health Officials Report Downward COVID-19 Trends, Urge Residents not to “Relax”

Health Officials Report Downward COVID-19 Trends, Urge Residents not to “Relax”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 statistics in DFW continue to show a downward trend. According to medical experts, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the metroplex continue to fall. But, Dallas County Medical Director Phil Huang encouraged residents on Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing over the upcoming Labor day weekend. “We…MORE

Dallas County Commissioners Deny Proposed Pay Raise for Elected Officials

Dallas County Commissioners Deny Proposed Pay Raise for Elected Officials

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Tuesday to deny a proposed pay raise for elected officials. The proposed 2% pay bump would have included the Commissioners themselves, but the court deemed it inappropriate to pass the measure amid the continued financial impacts of COVID-19. “Because of the great pain that…MORE

Trump Promises to help Kenosha Businesses

Trump Promises to help Kenosha Businesses

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s committed to helping Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is promising more federal resources for police and small businesses. Trump is visiting the city over the objections of some state and local leaders, fearful that he will increase tensions. The city saw unrest after a police officer shot Jacob…MORE