Colorado City, TX (AP) – Authorities say two men were killed when a helicopter crashed in a field in West Texas. Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs says the helicopter crashed just southwest of Colorado City, which is about 250 miles west of Dallas. The pilot, 31 year old Zane Whitesides, and his passenger, 32 year…… MORE
Texas GOP Censures the U.S. Supreme Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Republican Party fears the recent Supreme Court decision to strike down a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states sets a dangerous precedence. Chairman Allen West issued a statement on Friday that pointed to damaging effects for states that follow their own election laws, while other states violate them without…… MORE
Tarrant County to Receive $1.8M Federal Grant for COVID-19 PPE and Materials
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County will receive a $1,830,379.28 federal grant for emergency protective measures to purchase COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials for first responders and public health staff, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today. The funding comes through FEMA under authority of Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. “We…… MORE
Eviction Moratorium Expires December 31st, Millions to Face Holiday Evictions
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Starting January 1st, landlords will be able to have eviction trials heard in the courts. A federal moratorium put in place due to Covid-19 is set to expire at the end of this month. “It’s pretty dire…Experts have estimated that there are about 20 million renters or homeowners a county who are late in their…… MORE
Supreme Court Rejects Republican Attack on Biden Victory
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt to get legal issues rejected by state and federal judges before the nation’s highest court. The court’s order Friday was its second this week rebuffing Republican requests that…… MORE
Governor Abbott: Oracle Plans to Relocate to Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Oracle announced on Friday that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Oracle is a global technology giant with an already strong presence here in Texas, and plans to relocate its headquarters to Austin. “While some states are driving away businesses with high taxes…… MORE
Texas Activates COVID-19 Vaccine Program for Long-Term Care Staff, Residents
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State of Texas is rolling out its plans to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents. Governor Greg Abbott said Friday Texas is participating the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. The announcement comes hours after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it’s working to rapidly finalize and issue an emergency use…… MORE
SPCA of Texas, Local Non-Profits’ Comfort and Joy Donation Drive Underway
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Thousands of shelter animals in North Texas are still waiting for a loving home and the SPCA of Texas is asking the public to help make their lives a little brighter until that happens, especially during the holidays. The organization joined forces with the Humane Society of North Texas, Dallas Animal…… MORE
The Cowboys Aren’t Even Good Enough To Be the Worst
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas Cowboys fans had high hopes that this year’s team of talented players and new coaching blood would propel the Boys deep into the playoffs and perhaps their first Superbowl appearance since Ezekiel Elliott was still sleeping in a crib. That’s not going to happen. To say this season has been…… MORE
Subpoena Served at Austin Office of Attorney General Ken Paxton
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – While the spotlight has been the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit challenging election results in 4 battleground states, federal agents served at least one subpoena on Ken Paxton‘s office this week; the move is in connection with the ongoing investigation into allegations that he abused his authority by helping a friend and…… MORE
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