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Republican Party of Texas Officially Votes to Hold Convention Online

Republican Party of Texas Officially Votes to Hold Convention Online

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Texas GOP has officially decided to move its convention online. Houston city officials made the decision to cancel the event due to Coronavirus concerns about a week ago. The republican party of Texas attempted to sue Houston democratic Mayor Sylvester Turner and others involved in the cancellation arguing the large gathering…MORE

Dallas ISD Superintended Wants Start of School Pushed Back

Dallas ISD Superintended Wants Start of School Pushed Back

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the fall school semester approaches some parents and students are wondering how school will work amid COVID-19. Dallas ISD is scheduled to start August 17th but Superintendent Michael Hinojosa told WFAA-TV he would like push that date back to after Labor Day in order to better prepare for in-person or online…MORE

13-Year-Old Driving Car Hits Pedestrians; Killing One

13-Year-Old Driving Car Hits Pedestrians; Killing One

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A 13-year old boy in Grand Prairie was driving a car when he struck multiple pedestrians, killing one of them. Police say the boy was driving a 2008 Honda Civic without parental consent Sunday night at around 9 o’clock on the westbound frontage road off of state highway 180. He reportedly did…MORE

NASCAR Returns to North Texas This Weekend and Fans Are Welcome

NASCAR Returns to North Texas This Weekend and Fans Are Welcome

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- NASCAR returns to Texas this weekend amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the recent surge in cases, Texas Motor Speedway will be opening the track to race fans at 50% capacity. President of the speedway Eddie Gossage told WFAA-tv the track is big enough to allow fans to attend safely. “We’re outdoors and…MORE

Arlington to Distribute Free Masks to Residents

Arlington to Distribute Free Masks to Residents

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)-The City of Arlington will distribute thousands of protective face masks to the public for free this week as part of ongoing efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19 and help the economy recover. Tarrant County recently provided the City with thousands of disposable masks, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis…MORE