DENVER (AP) – The first person in the U.S. reported infected with a new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been identified as a Colorado National Guardsman who had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak. And health officials say a second Guard member may be…… MORE
Heavy Snow Expected in Texas; Storm Could Spawn Tornadoes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A winter storm moving across southwestern Texas on Wednesday could dump more than a foot (0.30 meters) of snow before moving eastward and possibly spawning tornadoes in parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on New Year’s Eve, according to weather forecasters. Jeremy Grams, a forecaster with the National Weather Services’ Storm…… MORE
‘Gilligan’s Island’ Star Dawn Wells Dies, COVID-19 Cited
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” has died. Her publicist says Wells died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles of causes related to COVID-19. Besides TV, film and stage acting credits, her other real-life roles included teacher and motivational speaker. Born in Reno, Nevada,…… MORE
NWS Confirms Tornado Touchdown in Corsicana
CORSICANA (WBAP/KLIF) – Emergency crews in Navarro County say there was a tornado touchdown in Corsicana Wednesday morning as storms moved through the area. Several mobile homes are damaged and trees are blown over in an area in the southwest portion of the city. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said that a video…… MORE
Local Authorities Join Forces to Discourage Illegal Use of Fireworks, Celebratory Gunfire
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police and firefighters are asking North Texans to keep safety in mind when celebrating the new year. The Dallas Police Department is cracking down on celebratory gunfire and illegal use of fireworks this New Year’s holiday. “We’ll have inspectors that will be riding out with our Officers and they will be taking…… MORE
Local Leaders Urge North Texans to Avoid Large Gatherings Over New Year’s Holiday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in North Texas local leaders are asking residents to avoid group gatherings over the New Year’s holiday. “As we approach the New Year’s holiday, I ask all Dallas County residents to please reconsider their plans if they involve spending time with individuals outside their…… MORE
First Case of New COVID-19 Variant Reported in Colorado; Man in His 20s Infected
DENVER (AP) – Health officials say a Colorado man who became the first reported person in the U.S. to have a COVID-19 variant that is spreading in the United Kingdom hadn’t been traveling. The statement Monday triggers a host of questions about how the new strain showed up in the Rockies. Gov. Jared Polis and…… MORE
Federal Judge Allows Unverified Voters to Cast Ballots In Georgia
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas-based conservative group is fighting to stop potential election fraud in Georgia ahead of two senate runoff races next week. “True the Vote” has coordinated voter challenges in all 159 Georgia counties, contesting illegal voting of non-residents in the state’s election. However, the group was dealt a blow by a Democrat Judge Leslie…… MORE
Sleet, Freezing Rain, & Snow Headed to Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — A strong winter storm is making its way across the upper Midwest, forcing Texas and Oklahoma to brace for a wintry mix. Weather officials warn of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow in varying degrees throughout North Texas. motorists are advised to use caution if venturing out. The storm system is creating treacherous travel…… MORE
Vaccines Rolling Out Slower Than Expected
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s top health official are urging vaccine providers not to hold doses in reserve in order to facilitate a rapid distribution. Texas is seeing record-breaking virus hospitalizations and newly confirmed cases. State health commissioner Dr. Fohn Hellerstedt said, Tuesday, that providers need to move quickly to vaccinate…… MORE
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