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Police Chief Announces Curfew in Different Parts of Dallas

Police Chief Announces Curfew in Different Parts of Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas Police Chief Renee hall says the department won’t tolerate anymore looting or violence following days of protest in parts of downtown and uptown over the death of George Floyd. “We are instituting a curfew that will being at 7 PM and end at 6 AM for the next several days,” said…MORE

City Curfew Could be Next in Dallas; Dozens Arrested in Violent Protests Saturday

City Curfew Could be Next in Dallas; Dozens Arrested in Violent Protests Saturday

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – A protest of the treatment of America’s African Americans at the hands of police departments in Minneapolis and nationwide began in Dallas Saturday afternoon with a crowd estimated at 700 by Dallas police turned more violent with dozens of arrests by dinnertime.  A peaceful demonstration against abuse began to turn when…MORE

Vandalism, Violence in Dallas as Protests over George Floyd Death Continue

Vandalism, Violence in Dallas as Protests over George Floyd Death Continue

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Protesters took to the streets of Dallas for the second day in a row on Saturday to call for justice in the death of a black man in Minneapolis Police custody. George Floyd died after video shows a Minneapolis Police Officer with his knee pressed into Floyd’s neck as Floyd pleaded for…MORE

Texas National Guard Deployed in Response to Protest Violence

Texas National Guard Deployed in Response to Protest Violence

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police and State Troopers will have the help of the National Guard as protests continue across the state over the death of a black man while in Minneapolis Police custody. George Floyd died after video showed a Minneapolis Police Officer press his knee to Floyd’s chest while Floyd pleaded for help.…MORE

Governor Authorizes Federal Agents To Act As Texas Peace Officers Amid Protests

Governor Authorizes Federal Agents To Act As Texas Peace Officers Amid Protests

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties on Sunday in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage. Under this declaration, the Governor has the ability to designate federal agents to serve as Texas Peace Officers. “Every Texan and every American…MORE