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First American Dies of Coronavirus in Wuhan, China

First American Dies of Coronavirus in Wuhan, China

WUHAN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The U.S. Embassy announced that an American citizen diagnosed with Coronavirus has died at a hospital in Wuhan, China…the epicenter of the deadly outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control said the person is 60 years old but did not provide any other information. At least 908 people have died from the…MORE

Two North Texans Quarantined on Cruise Ship in Japan

Two North Texans Quarantined on Cruise Ship in Japan

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Quarantine continues for multiple cruise ships as the Coronavirus continues to spread. Passengers aboard multiple cruise lines off the coasts of Hong Kong and Japan continue to be quarantined to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. One of these cruise ships, named the Diamond Princess, currently has a little less…MORE

Children Subject to Amber Alert Found Unharmed; Mother Found Dead

Children Subject to Amber Alert Found Unharmed; Mother Found Dead

Update at 3:50pm: The father suspected of kidnapping his two young boys and killing their mother has died. According to Dallas Police, Officers responded to a welfare concern at an apartment residence located at 8850 Ferguson Road on Sunday. Once a key holder arrived, officers were granted entry into the apartment and found 26-year-old Latiffiney…MORE

My Plates Rolls Out 2 New Texas A&M Plate Designs

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Starting today ‘My Plates’ has rolled out two new Texas A&M license plates for Aggies to enjoy.    The first plate features a maroon background, with the famous ‘Gig’em Aggies’ slogan and the university’s logo; the other features a black background a larger A&M logo & the university’s ‘Home of the 12th…MORE

Texas Lawmakers Are Drafting Hair Discrimination Bill

Texas Lawmakers Are Drafting Hair Discrimination Bill

HOUSTON (AP) – The Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced it’s working on a bill that would ban discrimination based on hair textures and styles commonly associated with race following the suspension of a black high school student near Houston. The Texas Tribune reports lawmakers, accompanied by black leaders and advocates, announced the CROWN Act at…MORE