DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas began its phased reopening on Friday, as coronavirus restrictions are slowly being lifted. But it wasn’t a mad dash to stores and restaurants. Retailers, movie theaters, restaurants, and museums all had the ability to open Friday at 25% percent capacity, under a new Executive Order from Governor Greg Abbott.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Parkland Hospital is using donations from the community to help medical experts better respond to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Parkland Foundation, more than $3.5 million in philanthropic gifts have been committed to support a new Public Health Preparedness Fund. The money is intended to help Parkland Health & Hospital System…… MORE
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Motor Speedway will host several high school graduations in the coming weeks. TMS President and General Manager Eddie Gossage says they figured out a way with Denton County approval to do it safely with enough spacing so groups are spread out. “They will receive their diploma going through Victory…… MORE
(NORTH RICHLAND HILLS) – WBAP/KLIF – An arrest has been made in connection with an early morning break-in and murder of North Richland Hills resident, 66 year old Peggy Franklin. Authorities say 17 year old Roel Jose Cano Jr. has been charged with Capital Murder and Burglary of a Habitation With Intent to Commit a…… MORE
PARKER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Parker County man suspected of stealing several cars is behind bars thanks to an anonymous tip. Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said 29-year-old Braxton Lee Manley was arrested after the department’s auto theft investigator Scott Masters, assigned to the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force, recovered several cars in…… MORE