DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas announced this week its plans to reopen school in person amid concerns surrounding the continued spread of COVID-19. According to school superintendent, Dr. Matt Vereecke, the leaders of diocesan schools have been meeting regularly with the Diocese of Dallas administration and outside medical experts throughout Texas. In making…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr say federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime as Trump runs for reelection under a “law-and-order” mantle. More than 100 federal agents have already been sent to Kansas City, Missouri, to help quell a record rise in violence…… MORE
LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- Operation Homefront plans to give out backpacks and school supplies to around 500 military children in DFW. Registration is now open until July 29th for the Operation Homefront’s Back-To-School Brigade. Robin Miller with Operation Homefront said those who register can come to the event on August 1st from 9 am to 12 pm at…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston in the latest escalation of tensions between the world’s largest economies. The move came as the Trump administration steps up actions and rhetoric against China that have increased since the outbreak of the coronavirus but also picked up steam since…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A disgraced ex-Dallas mayor pro tem who is in prison on federal corruption charges wants a release to home confinement because of coronavirus concerns. The lawyer for 68-year old Dwaine Caraway says his client has underlying medical conditions that put him at high risk for suffering complications from the virus, according to…… MORE