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Dallas County Judge Speaks on COVID-19 and New Task force

Dallas County Judge Speaks on COVID-19 and New Task force

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- In a press conference on Thursday Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins spoke about the current fight against COVID-19 while also announcing a new task force dedicated to solving policing issues. The task force, which will be made up of community activist, pastors, city managers, and multiple city police chiefs, will  be focused…MORE

Criminal Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton Moved Back to Collin County

Criminal Case Against Attorney General Ken Paxton Moved Back to Collin County

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal case has been moved yet again. Years after the case was sent to Harris County, State District Judge Robert Johnson of Houston, who was presiding over the criminal case of Ken Paxton, has decided to move his trial to Collin County, Paxton’s home county and where…MORE

DFW Hospital Council says Stand Up COVID Unit Isn’t Necessary at this Time

DFW Hospital Council says Stand Up COVID Unit Isn’t Necessary at this Time

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Hospital leaders in DFW are confident in their ability to handle a recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council said Thursday that despite COVID-19 hospitalizations nearly doubling statewide in recent weeks, using the stand-up hospital run by the NAVY at the Kay Bailey Hutchison in downtown Dallas isn’t needed…MORE

Confederate Memorial Removed from Denton County Courthouse Property and Stored for Relocation

Confederate Memorial Removed from Denton County Courthouse Property and Stored for Relocation

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- In just under 10 hours, crews were able to remove the 102-year-old granite Confederate Memorial on the property around the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square. The Confederate Memorial, removed for public safety reasons, is now in county storage. In the coming months, a committee will reconvene to review options on where to display the Confederate Memorial.…MORE

Order Suspends Elective Surgeries in Four Texas Counties

Order Suspends Elective Surgeries in Four Texas Counties

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Thursday to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The Governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties. Under this order, the Governor directs all hospitals in these counties…MORE