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Country Music Singer Kenny Rogers, Dead At 81

Country Music Singer Kenny Rogers, Dead At 81

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Kenny Rogers, who embodied “The Gambler” persona and whose musical career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, has died at 81. A representative says Rogers died at home in Georgia on Friday night. The Houston-born balladeer with a husky voice had hits like “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” with…MORE

Denton is delaying its election

Denton is delaying its election

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton City Council Friday night amended its earlier declaration of disaster in order to postpone its scheduled May 2 city council election. Exactly when that election will be held has not yet been decided. The city of Denton will petition the state government for an alternative date that, of course, must…MORE

A second Dallas Police officer has COVID-19

A second Dallas Police officer has COVID-19

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is now dealing with its second confirmed case of COVID-19. An officer in the Central Patrol Division tested positive for the Coronavirus Friday. His last day on the job was Thursday, March 12. That officer has been isolated, and reportedly is doing well. One close contact co-worker is…MORE

Dallas Closes Multiple Public Settings to Combat COVID-19

Dallas Closes Multiple Public Settings to Combat COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to increase, Dallas City officials have decided to close all city of Dallas libraries, recreation centers, athletic fields, golf courses, tennis centers, and play grounds. Public access will also remain closed to the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center. Return drop boxes outside…MORE