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Video Shows Dallas Paramedic Kicking Homeless Man in Head

Video Shows Dallas Paramedic Kicking Homeless Man in Head

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police body-cam footage has been released in a case of alleged brutality against a homeless Dallas man. The video shows Dallas Fire Rescue paramedic Brad Cox kicking Kyle Vess in the head after he sat up off the ground. Vess was being detained by firefighters for being suspected of starting a roadside fire.…MORE

Denton County Will Begin ‘Self Scheduling’ For COVID Booster Shots This Week

Denton County Will Begin ‘Self Scheduling’ For COVID Booster Shots This Week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – If you received a COVID -19 vaccination from Denton County Public Health, be on the lookout for a text or email this week about scheduling a booster shot. According to an email from Denton County: The FDA, CDC, and the Texas Department of State Health Services recently approved booster doses for…MORE

Migrant camp shrinks on US border as more Haitians removed

Migrant camp shrinks on US border as more Haitians removed

DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — Haitian migrants waited to learn their fate at a Texas border encampment whose size was dramatically diminished from the almost 15,000 who gathered there just days ago in an effort to seek humanitarian protection in the U.S. but now face expulsion. Families milled around makeshift shelters held up with giant…MORE

Details of Plano Fall Fair Event Announced

Details of Plano Fall Fair Event Announced

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Plano Mayor John Muns announces plans for the third-annual Plano Families First Fall Fair. Garnering community-wide support from local business and nonprofit sectors, it will provide an array of services to those seeking community, educational and career services and resources. “Plano is a vibrant and diverse city, home to a wealth of businesses and people but it is critical that we equip our Plano families with the…MORE

Cowboys DE Lawrence Breaks Foot in Practice, Out 6-8 Weeks

Cowboys DE Lawrence Breaks Foot in Practice, Out 6-8 Weeks

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence broke a foot in practice Wednesday and is expected to miss at least six weeks, another blow to the starting lineup since a promising opener for the Cowboys. Lawrence left the field during the first practice in preparation for Sunday’s visit to the Los Angeles Chargers,…MORE

North Texas Volunteers Responding to Areas Impacted by Back to Back Storms

North Texas Volunteers Responding to Areas Impacted by Back to Back Storms

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas volunteers are doubling down responding to areas impacted by a combination of storms. Texas Baptist Men crews responding to areas in Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Ida are facing new challenges, additional rain and flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Nicholas. “We ask all of our volunteers to be so flexible…MORE

Cowboys’ Martin Likely to Miss Opener After Positive Test

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A lingering COVID-19 issue with the Dallas Cowboys is likely to keep one of their best players out of the opener at Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay. Four-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin is among the latest Dallas players to test positive. Asked if he would miss Thursday’s matchup with seven-time…MORE

CDC Says High COVID Vaccination Areas Protect Children [WATCH]

CDC Says High COVID Vaccination Areas Protect Children [WATCH]

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – According to a newly release stats by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, states with high COVID-19 vaccination rates are protecting children from hospitalization. According to an analysis, “Cases, emergency room visits and hospitalizations are much lower among children in communities with higher vaccination rates,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said…MORE

Labor Day Weekend: Lots of heat, Little rain

Today, Mostly Sunny, 97 (104) / 80, WInds SE 5-10 Saturday, Sunny, 99 (104) / 79, Winds SW 5-10 Sunday, PtCldy, Humid, Isolated PM Shwrs and Storms (20% coverage,) 96 / 77, Winds N5-10 Monday, Sunny to PtCldy, Isolated PM Shwrs and Storms (10% coverage) 94 / 74 Tuesday, Mostly Sunny, 95 / 75MORE

Save the Date! Saturday, Oct. 30,

WeatherCon, featuring WBAP and WFAA, plus weather spotters and home-preparedness businesses is ON for Saturday, October 30th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field.  Admission to the museum is FREE during the event, which will also have safe Halloween trick-or-treating and other activities.  Meanwhile, meet Brad Barton, Pete Delkus watch storm videos and…MORE