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Dallas County Reports Lower Number of New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Dallas County Reports Lower Number of New COVID-19 Cases Monday

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting its lowest COVID-19 numbers since July 22nd. The county reported just 426 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths on Monday. But Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says there is concern that some of the testing may not be getting through due to…MORE

Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November Election

Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November Election

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation on Monday extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under the proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020. “As we respond to COVID-19, the State of Texas…MORE

Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus to Retire

Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus to Retire

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving the City of Fort Worth for 28 years, Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus announced he’s retiring at the end of the year. In a letter to Chief Kraus sent staff Monday, Chief Kraus said he’ll stay on board until the city hires a permanent replacement. “I wanted to…MORE

Minnesota Couple Banned From Walmart for Wearing Face Masks Swastikas

Minnesota Couple Banned From Walmart for Wearing Face Masks Swastikas

MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) – A couple was banned from a Marshall, Minnesota Walmart after showing up at the store in e red face masks emblazoned with swastikas to a Walmart in a video posted on social media. Police were called Saturday to the Walmart in Marshall, in the southwest part of the state, on a…MORE

California, Florida, Texas Lose House Seats with Trump Order

California, Florida, Texas Lose House Seats with Trump Order

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If President Donald Trump succeeds in getting immigrants in the country illegally excluded from being counted in the redrawing of U.S. House districts, California, Florida and Texas would end up with one less congressional seat each than if every resident were counted, according to an analysis by a think tank. Without…MORE