Merck & Co. to Help Produce Rival Johnson & Johnson’s New COVID-19 Vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) – Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday. Officials said J&J faced unexpected production issues with its vaccine and produced only 3.9 million doses ahead of its receiving emergency use authorization…MORE

Paxton Accused of ‘Obsessive, Bizarre Abuse of Power’ During Whistleblower Complaint Hearing

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Day two of a 2-day hearing continues in Austin today in the whistle-blower complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Former Deputy Attorney General Ryan Vassar is expected to testify. Vassar and three former colleagues say they were wrongly fired after reporting Paxton to federal authorities last year for alleged abuse of…MORE

Boy Scouts Of America Submits Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan

DOVER, Del. (AP) – The Boy Scouts of America has submitted a bankruptcy reorganization plan that envisions continued operations of its local troops and national adventure camps but leaves many unanswered questions about resolving tens of thousands of sexual abuse claims by former Boy Scouts. The plan was filed Monday, even though the BSA remains…MORE

Texas Top Utility Regulator Quits in Fallout Over Blackouts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas’ top utilities regulator resigned Monday, in the widening fallout from blackouts triggered by an unusually heavy and widespread winter storm that left millions in the state without power and water for days. Public Utilities Commission chair DeAnn Walker is the highest-ranking official to step down in the aftermath of one…MORE

DFW Airport Gets $60-million in COVID Relief

DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was given over $60-million in federal grant money to help to COVID-19 relief. Senator John Cornyn’s office announced the grant money Monday. “Quality transportation services are vital for boosting local economic growth, and now, more than ever, we must ensure airports have the support they need,”…MORE

Texas Power Company Seeks Bankruptcy Protection After Storm

(AP) – The largest and oldest power cooperative in Texas is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection citing last month’s winter storm that left millions without power. Brazos Electric Power, which serves 16 distribution member cooperatives that cater to more than 1.5 million Texans, said Monday that it was a “financially robust, stable company” prior to…MORE

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