Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A few hundred political activists demonstrated on the steps of the Texas capitol building Saturday, calling for an end to social restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. The protest in Austin came despite Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement Friday that he will start easing such restrictions this week. The rally…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas police are searching for a gunman believed to have tried to rob a boy sitting in a car in South Dallas Friday night about 8:30. Police say they believe the boy became a target of a gunman who approached, demanding property. While it’s not clear if the child turned over…… MORE
WBAP/KLIF – Saturday’s updated Covid 19 victim numbers have arrived from Dallas and Tarrant Counties, both heralding negative news again. Dallas County today announces five new deaths from the coronavirus; 134 new positive cases for a North Texas-leading total of 2,324 cases to date Tarrant County says testing has uncovered another 54 cases announced today;…… MORE
Update: DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Assistant Fire Chief Bill Murphy said the evacuations affected those within a quarter-mile radius. “There is no danger outside of this area at this time. That’s why we were a little overly cautious and evacuated a large area.” Murphy said a six to 12 inch gas line ruptured underneath the road,…… MORE
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center reports the birth of record setting twin girls Friday. Andee Grace Stokes and Baylee Sue Stokes each weighed a little more than 9 pounds; 18 lbs. 3 ounces in all. Andee, who was born first, weighed in at 9 lbs., 1 oz. and 22 inches long. Baylee Sue was born one…… MORE