DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) Harris County – The first known case of the Omicron variant has been detected in Texas. A woman who lives in Harris County was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and genetic sequencing has confirmed the case was the result of the Omicron variant. Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Doctor John Hellerstedt ,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBNAP/KLIF)- A shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, a global supply chain crisis, and a resurging economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season – one where online shopping fraud poses a tremendous risk to consumers. Online purchase scams have skyrocketed during the pandemic, and social media ads play a…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect in the killing of Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston was identified by the department on Monday. According to MPD, 37-year-old Jaime Jaramillo of Balch Springs will be charged with Capital Murder of a Peace Officer. Jaramillo is accused of shooting and killing Officer Houston outside a Mesquite grocery store late…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Department of Justice has sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations. The maps passed by Texas’ Republican-dominated Legislature favor incumbents and decrease political representation for growing minority communities that have driven growth in the nation’s largest red…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- If you plan to travel internationally this holiday season there’s a new tighter COVID-19 testing requirement that went into effect on Monday. The Centers for Disease Control said you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, no more than 1 day before you travel by air…… MORE
A week from Friday it all starts with the two bowl games, both at sites any football program would be happy to travel to. The Bahamas Bowl and the Tailgreeter Cure Bowl in Orlando, Florida. This time of the year teams want to end up somewhere where it’s nice and warm. And the second option…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police arrested second teenager wanted in connection to a deadly hit and run during a street race. Investigators said 19-year-old Brayan Montoya and 18-year-old Andrew Martinez were behind the wheels of two cars that were speeding southbound on Ferguson near Highwood Drive when 73-year-old Linda Pearson and her dog were…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Mesquite is paying tribute to a fallen Police Officer. The Mesquite community linked arms and prayed during a candlelight vigil outside the Police department Sunday night to remember the life of Officer Richard Houston. Officer Houston was shot Friday outside of a Mesquite grocery store. A suspect was also…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Republican party is sounding the call for a 4th special legislative session. Calls continue to urge Governor Greg Abbott to call another special session and one bill Republican lawmakers want to address is the mandate to force companies to require that employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. GOP Party Chair Matt Rinaldi…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Tensions between Taiwan and China are increasing, and that could affect Texas. Taiwan is one of the state’s biggest trading partners, conducting $7-billion a year in business with Texas companies. U.S. Representative Collin Allred shared a strong message to China, if they take military action to reclaim Taiwan, and indicated a strong U.S.…… MORE
