AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 100 Texas troopers in riot gear stood outside the state Capitol, wearing tactical vests and face shields. Dozens more patrolled the hallways, some carrying zip-tie handcuffs. Beyond the front gates, a small group of armed demonstrators paced on the sidewalk. The start Tuesday of a new legislative session in…… MORE
Chuck Norris Sets The Record Straight
NEW YORK (AP) – The manager for actor Chuck Norris says the “Walker, Texas Ranger” star was not present at last week’s deadly riot at the Capitol in Washington. A photo of a man resembling Norris apparently with a member of the mob began trending online. But Norris manager Erik Kritzer tells The Associated Press…… MORE
CDC Requiring Travelers Into United States To Have Negative COVID Test
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- Travelers returning to the us from aboard will need more than just their passport. An order from the CDC requires all passengers to provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of boarding a plane to the United States beginning January 26. CDC Chief Dr. Robert Redfield say the new order is done…… MORE
“Organized, Safe, Quick”: Hurst Conference Center Opens as Second Covid-19 Mega Center in Tarrant County
HURST (WBAP/KLIF)- The Hurst Conference Center is open as a second Covid-19 vaccination mega center in Tarrant County. It’s available for Tarrant County residents over 65 years old or those over 18 years old with underlying health issues. Hurst Mayor Henry Wilson says this site will be open through April and will stay open if needed. He says…… MORE
Trump Calls for Peace and Calm During Texas Trip
ALAMO, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump called for peace and calm during a Tuesday trip to Texas. President Trump spoke in the border town of Alamo, Texas Tuesday afternoon and touched on the events last week when a deadly riot broke out inside the U.S. Capitol Building. “Now is the time for our nation…… MORE
Texas Legislative Session Opens Under Unprecedented Circumstances
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The 87th Texas Legislative Session officially opened on Tuesday in Austin. The session begins under unprecedented circumstances in the midst of a pandemic and with threats of armed protests at American state capitol building next week. “The state’s business does not recess for pandemics, natural disasters, or a tough budget cycle,” State…… MORE
US Prosecutors Weighing Sedition Charges in Capitol Riot
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal prosecutors are considering sedition charges against at least some of the protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week and will be examining the movement and money flow of the rioters who converged on Washington. That’s according to U.S. officials who spoke at a Tuesday afternoon press conference. They say some…… MORE
Collin County Awaiting More Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Before Opening Mega-Centers
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Collin County stands ready to open COVID- vaccination centers, but is awaiting the arrival of more vaccine doses. The Collin County Commissioners court voted Monday to contract with Curative Medical Associates for the mega-site locations and mobile clinics. According to the county, Curative has been running large-scale COVID-19 testing operations since last spring, and…… MORE
DFW Resident Behind Newly Established ‘Patriot Movement of Texas’
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A conservative movement in North Texas is pushing for accountability in politics. The Patriot Movement of Texas is moving forward with its mission to unite Conservatives across the state. “Our mission is to seek out and unite Conservative Patriots across Texas, as well as nationwide, who are fighting to restore Constitutional leadership…… MORE
State of Texas Establishes Two COVID-19 Therapeutic Infusion Centers in North Texas
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Two new Covid-19 treatment centers are open in North Texas to help patients who are sick but don’t need hospitalization. The Texas Division of Emergency Management has established two new Covid-19 therapeutic infusion centers in Fort Worth and Irving. The centers have begun accepting patients who meet criteria and have a referral from a doctor or hospital.…… MORE
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