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The Supreme Court rejects wide open vote by mail in Texas

The Supreme Court rejects wide open vote by mail in Texas

Austin (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request by Texas Democrats to allow all of the state’s 16 million registered voters to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic. The denial Friday isn’t the end of the ongoing battle over mail-in voting in Texas but remains a loss for Democrats. Early voting…MORE

Vice President to Visit Dallas on Sunday

Vice President to Visit Dallas on Sunday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Vice President Mike Pence is will be taking a trip to Dallas this Sunday to speak with Governor Greg Abbott and his healthcare team about the fight against COVID-19. Pence will also be visiting the First Baptist Church of Dallas, which has hosted presidents from Woodrow Wilson to George H.W Bush, and…MORE

Off-Duty Dallas Police Officer Beaten Unconscious at Apartment Complex

Off-Duty Dallas Police Officer Beaten Unconscious at Apartment Complex

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- An Off-duty Dallas Police officer was beaten unconscious Thursday night after asking a group of people to get out of an apartment complex swimming pool area. The officer, who acts as a courtesy patrol officer at the complex while off duty, received a call about the group of people at the swimming…MORE

Arlington Independence Day Parade Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Arlington Independence Day Parade Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- For the first time in over 50 years, the City of Arlington will not have an Independence Day parade. It’s the city’s longest run event, however due to the spike in Coronavirus cases, event coordinator Will Busby said they wanted to make sure residents were safe. “We really wanted to make it happen…MORE

Denton City Council Approves Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings

Denton City Council Approves Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)-To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Denton City Council has adopted an Order requiring all commercial and nonprofit entities in the city of Denton to develop and implement a Health and Safety Policy. The Health and Safety Policy required by this Order must require that all employees or visitors to wear face coverings that…MORE