UNDATED (AP) The U.S. may be heading into another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline. Experts don’t know how high the mountain will grow, but they don’t expect a peak nearly as high as the last one, when the contagious omicron version of the coronavirus ripped through…… MORE
It’s Not Over: COVID-19 Cases Are On the Rise Again in US
UNDATED (AP) The U.S. may be heading into another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline. Experts don’t know how high the mountain will grow, but they don’t expect a peak nearly as high as the last one, when the contagious omicron version of the coronavirus ripped through…… MORE
Texas Halts Truck Inspections that caused Border Gridlock
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repealed his immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border this week. The Republican on Friday ended a new policy that required all commercial trucks from Mexico to undergo extra inspections to stop the flow of migrants and drugs. The inspections led to…… MORE
Weekend Deep Ellum Street Closures to Start Earlier than Usual
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The annual summer street closures are happening in Deep Ellum earlier than normal. According to the Dallas Police Department, beginning this weekend, for the summer, Officers will close streets to vehicle traffic in Deep Ellum starting at 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. “The closures are done each summer with increased pedestrian…… MORE
Natural Gas Odor Leads to Spike in 911 Calls in Denton and Collin Counties
COLLIN AND DENTON COUNTIES (WBAP/KLIF News ) – 911 calls about natural gas leaks spiked in Collin and Denton counties this week, with residents complaining of an overwhelming odor in their homes. Prosper Fire Chief Stewart Blasingame said Atmos crews ‘over-odorized’ the lines with mercaptan at their site in the City of Justin. Mercaptan is…… MORE
WATCH: Dallas Police Could Question Cowboys Cornerback as Part of Murder Investigation
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police want to talk to Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph in connection with a fatal shooting and subsequent murder investigation outside a bar on Greenville in Uptown last month Police say the shooting victim, 20-year old Cameron Ray, who was found outside the OT Tavern Bar and Grille early on March…… MORE
President Biden’s Green New Deal Earns Court Victory
(WBAP/KLIF) — An effort by the Biden Administration to account for potential damage from industries that emit greenhouse gases has survived another court challenge. A Federal Appeals Court in New Orleans, Thursday, refused to reconsider its recent ruling reviving the so-called ‘cost of carbon’ policy. The measure puts a dollar value on alleged damage to…… MORE
Man Who Shot North Texas Cop Identified After 20 Years
(WBAP/KLIF) — The man who shot a North Richland Hills police officer is found…20 years later. Mark Alan Long was linked by authorities using DNA evidence to identify him as the man who shot a North Texas officer. However, Long is suspected of committing suicide as police closed in for an arrest. The man was…… MORE
National Flower of Ukraine Inspires Generosity
The sunflower is inspiring local help for Ukraine. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and has become a symbol of the country’s resilience since Russia invaded in February. It’s also being used as a way to boost humanitarian relief. Plano Mayor John Muns helped sell sunflowers out of a booth at the Galleria…… MORE
Ground Broken on Site of DPS Memorial in Austin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – State leaders were in Austin on Thursday for the Texas Department of Public Safety Memorial groundbreaking ceremony. “This new memorial will serve as an incredible reminder of the service, sacrifice, and unmatched courage of our DPS troopers,” said Governor Abbott. “To be a law enforcement officer is to answer a higher calling,…… MORE
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