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World Series Tickets Are Still Available At Globe Life Field

World Series Tickets Are Still Available At Globe Life Field

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) –  The World Series is now set and the first game between Tampa Bay and an Los Angeles Dodgers will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas Tuesday night.  Major League Baseball is allowing 11,500 fans to attend each game.  Tickets went on sale two weeks ago, but tickets are still…MORE

President Trump’s Administration Praises Court Nominee

President Trump’s Administration Praises Court Nominee

(WBAP/KLIF) — President Trump’s administration is praising Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her showing before the senate judiciary committee. Trump advisor Ben Williamson feels Americans will appreciate the qualities that Barrett possesses.  Williamson also says the president’s high court nominee was peppered by Democrats with accusations of racism and sexual harassment during the hearings. Barrett…MORE

How Soon Will the Votes Be Counted?

How Soon Will the Votes Be Counted?

WASHINGTON (AP) — How soon will we know the results of the U.S. election? A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of the 2020 presidential race on election night, Nov. 3. But that doesn’t mean the results will be flawed or fraudulent. President Donald Trump has…MORE

Texas Mega-Church Holds In-Person Services

Texas Mega-Church Holds In-Person Services

(WBAP/KLIF) — After months of holding online services, a Texas mega-church held in-person meetings, Sunday.  Lakewood church, one of the nation’s largest mega-churches, opened at 25% capacity under new Houston city Coronavirus guidelines. According to pastor Joel Osteen, about 4,000 people were allowed to attend each service and were required to socially distance and wear…MORE

Offshore Drilling Gets Longer Lease Terms

Offshore Drilling Gets Longer Lease Terms

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Federal government is extending lease terms for offshore oil exploration.  The Bureau of Offshore Energy Management is offering 10 year oil lease sales in water depths between a half mile and almost a mile. The longer term is the first offered for that depth in a decade. Since 2010 the Feds had…MORE

Texas Mega-Church Holds In-Person Services

Texas Mega-Church Holds In-Person Services

(WBAP/KLIF) — One of the nation’s largest mega-churches has resumed in-person services in Texas.  Lakewood Church in Houston has been holding online services during the pandemic. But on Sunday, the Mega-church run by Joel Osteen opened at 25% capacity under new city guidelines. Visitors were required to wear masks and socially distance inside the church’s…MORE

Over 181,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Tests in DFW

Over 181,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Tests in DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) — North Texas eclipsed 181,000 positive Coronavirus tests, Sunday.  Dallas county health officials indicated another 554 additional positive COVID-19 tests,while Tarrant county listed 501 and  Collin county added 75. Overall, Dallas county has just under 90,000 positive results, Tarrant county over 59,000 confirmed tests, Collin county almost 17,000, and Denton county lists more than…MORE

Coronavirus Surges in El Paso

Coronavirus Surges in El Paso

(WBAP/KLIF) — El Paso area health officials have reported their highest number of Coronavirus hospitalizations since the pandemic began. The city reported, Sunday, that a record high 449 hospitalizations were reported on Saturday, with 129 patients in intensive care.  The Texas Department of Health and Human Services says the city has only seven intensive care…MORE

First Ever Drive Thru Air Show Attracts Large Crowds

First Ever Drive Thru Air Show Attracts Large Crowds

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) Fans in the stands became passengers in the car for this years drive thru edition Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show which took place over the weekend at Alliance Airport. The air show had to improvise with the social distancing guidelines imposed the state and local leaders. But Haslet resident and commercial…MORE

Garland Man Shot and Killed After Altercation

Garland Man Shot and Killed After Altercation

RICHARDSON(WBAP/KLIF News) An altercation outside a Richardson business lead a Garland man being shot and killed early Saturday morning. Police say 25-year-old Eric Reyes of Garland was shot and pronounced dead by the time police arrived at the scene in the 1600 block of East Belt Line Road just after 3 a.m. Detectives believe two…MORE