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Fort Worth Hearing to Cover a Clause in ObamaCare’s Pre-existing Conditions

Fort Worth Hearing to Cover a Clause in ObamaCare’s Pre-existing Conditions

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A hearing gets underway Wednesday in Fort Worth over a clause in ObamaCare that covers preexisting conditions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Attorney’s General for 19 other states have filed a law suit to eliminate ObamaCare, saying its unconstitutional. However, Paxton’s Democratic challenger, Justin Nelson plans to rally outside the courthouse. “He’s…MORE

Fort Worth Program Provides AC Repairs for Eligible Residents During ‘Cooling Crisis’

Fort Worth Program Provides AC Repairs for Eligible Residents During ‘Cooling Crisis’

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Services received state funding to repair air conditioning for Tarrant County residents 65+, disabled or have children 5 and under. Fort Worth’s Neighborhood services Assistant Director Sonia Singleton said this funding allows them to repair HVAC systems during heat and cooling crisis. “Our summer has definitely met requirements for…MORE

Daughter of Dallas County Prosecutor Killed in Collin County Crash

Daughter of Dallas County Prosecutor Killed in Collin County Crash

(WBAP/KLIF) – A prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office is mourning the loss of her 10-year-old daughter. According to Fairview Police, Shawnkeedra Martin, her husband, and other child were taken to the hospital Monday after the car they were riding in hit the back of an 18-wheeler stopped in heavy rain near HWY…MORE

Water Restrictions Lifted, Questions Still Linger for Richardson Residents

Water Restrictions Lifted, Questions Still Linger for Richardson Residents

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Water restrictions put in place for Richardson residents following a water main break Thursday are lifted but some residents are waiting for answers. The North Texas Municipal Water District repaired a section of 72-inch-diameter treated water pipeline. According to NTMWD, the pipeline has been repaired and was placed back into service Monday.…MORE

Plano Doctor Apologizes for “Female Physicians Don’t Work As Hard” Comment

Plano Doctor Apologizes for “Female Physicians Don’t Work As Hard” Comment

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Plano doctor who came under fire for comments on the issue of gender pay disparities has apologized for saying female physicians “don’t work as hard” as males. In the Dallas Medical Journal, Dr. Gary Tigges, founder of Plano Internal Medicine Associates, said that female doctors see less patients and may have…MORE

Shares of Nike Inc. Dropped After New deal with Colin Kaepernick

Shares of Nike Inc. Dropped After New deal with Colin Kaepernick

NEW YORK (AP) – The Latest on Colin Kaepernick’s Nike deal. (all times local): — 9:35 a.m. Nike’s stock is falling in early trading on Tuesday following an announcement that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with the athletic clothing and footwear maker. Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, made the announcement…MORE

Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke shakes up Senate race with Cruz

Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke shakes up Senate race with Cruz

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — If elections were decided by viral videos and fawning media profiles, Democrat Beto O’Rourke would win Texas’ Senate race in a landslide. Video of the candidate defending NFL players’ right to protest during the national anthem had been viewed by millions even before NBA star LeBron James called it a “must-watch.”…MORE

North Texans Blast Nike Over New Ad Featuring Colin Kaepernick

North Texans Blast Nike Over New Ad Featuring Colin Kaepernick

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A new ad campaign celebrating 30 year of Nike, the sportswear company is featuring controversial former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose kneeling protest during the the playing of the National Anthem at NFL games in 2016, has kept him off the field since. The ad shows a picture of Kaepernick and reads; “Believe…MORE

Texas Woman Takes Off With Baby After Crashing Car In Chase

Texas Woman Takes Off With Baby After Crashing Car In Chase

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Video shot from a helicopter shows a woman leading Texas troopers on a high-speed chase and crashing into a pickup, then taking off on foot holding a baby in a carrier. The Texas Department of Public Safety released the video Friday. The incident happened June 15 in San Antonio. Authorities say…MORE