(WBAP/KLIF) — With the arrest of Dallas police officer Bryan Riser, many are wondering how the community will respond amid the current political climate to defund the police. Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata says that “bad cops” need to be held accountable, however the reputation of the rest of Dallas’ finest shouldn’t be tarnished. Mata…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The state wide mask mandate in Texas will be lifted next week, however the city of Dallas enacted one of their own. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a new city mask mandate, Thursday, set to begin when governor Greg Abbott’s order expires. Johnson says “masks are one of the most effective tools we…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Three major transportation entities in North Texas will still require riders to wear face coverings. Regardless of any lifted mandate, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Trinity Metro and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are requiring all riders to wear face coverings during their entire trip and when waiting for their vehicle…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new COVID-19 vaccination site is open in the City of Dallas. The drive-up site is up and running at The Potter’s House, the megachurch founded by T.D Jakes. The location is expected to administer 1,000 shots a day for the next three days. It will open again next week as the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Officer was charged with two counts of Capital Murder on Thursday. Dallas Police said Officer Bryan Riser, a veteran of the force since 2008, is in Police custody and is being linked to two unrelated murders dating back to 2017. “We received information from a witness that implicated Riser in both…… MORE