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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson & Police Chief Renee Hall Asking For Peaceful Protests in Dallas

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson & Police Chief Renee Hall Asking For Peaceful Protests in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After gathering outside Dallas City Hall this afternoon, hundreds protesting the death of George Floyd began marching in Dallas. According to a tweet from the Dallas Police Department, just after 3p.m., there were roughly 700 protesters marching northbound on Akard Street turning westbound on Main Street. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and…MORE

Mineral Wells Index closes, merges with sister newspaper

Mineral Wells Index closes, merges with sister newspaper

Mineral Wells (AP) – The Mineral Wells Index has published its last edition and is merging with a sister newspaper. The 120 year old newspaper said in a May 23 online post that it was publishing its last edition, and merging this week with the nearby Weatherford Democrat. The Index says the coronavirus pandemic burdened…MORE

Alamo Cenotaph vandalized 

Alamo Cenotaph vandalized 

San Antonio (AP) – San Antonio police are investigating after the Alamo Cenotaph was vandalized with red spray-painted graffiti. Officers found the graffiti in the early hours of Friday, and arrested a suspect in relation to other graffiti nearby around 2:00 a.m. Police have not released information about the suspect nor specifically linked that person…MORE

Protests For George Floyd Move Through Downtown Dallas

Protests For George Floyd Move Through Downtown Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Protest sparked across the nation days after George Floyd died in Minneapolis Police custody. Multiple protest made their way through downtown Dallas Friday night. The protest started at around 6:30 PM at the Dallas Police headquarters. Hundreds of citizens gathered and held signs before beginning their march through downtown. One protester says that…MORE