AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the Governor, under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions.…… MORE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Prosecutors have upgrade charges for a fired Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck to second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers. Bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked protests nationwide and around the world, some violent. The…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Veterans Affairs has announced that the process to remove grave headstones of German prisoners of war that display swastikas and markings related to the Nazi regime at cemeteries in Texas and Utah will begin later this month. The agency said Monday that it will replace two headstones at Fort Sam Houston…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texans who find themselves out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic or for other reasons are invited to take part in the City of Dallas’ virtual job fair. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is hosting the event powered by Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. The two-day event kicked off Tuesday morning…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump appears to be privately backing off his threat to deploy troops to the states in order to quell protests over police brutality. White House officials say this week’s response to demonstrations across the country indicates that local governments should be able to restore order themselves. The shift comes as…… MORE