NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) – President Joe Biden is wishing Americans a happy and closer-to-normal Thanksgiving. It’s the second Thanksgiving celebrated in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. The president and first lady Jill Biden released their greeting Thursday in a video recorded before their trip to Nantucket, Massachusetts, for the holiday weekend. From Nantucket, the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Thousands of people packed the streets of Downtown Dallas for the 54th annual YMCA of Dallas Turkey Trot. “There’s just an excitement about this, families here cheering people on, people brought their dogs, it’s just a great way to start Thansksgiving holiday,” said YMCA CEO Curt Hazlebaker. The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – TSA agents are asking travelers to get to the airport early and to be aware of what’s banned at security checkpoints this holiday season. With holiday travel expected to come close to pre-pandemic levels, some travelers need a refresher on what they can carry on. No more than 3.4 ounces of liquid…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Association of Business praised state and local leaders after Governor Greg Abbott announced Samsung will construct its new semiconductor manufacturing plant in Taylor, Texas. TAB CEO, Glenn Hamer called the announcement Texas leadership’s latest economic development win. According to Harger, the state secured a $17 billion investment for Samsung’s chip-making…… MORE
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) – All three men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday. The jury reached its decision after more than 10 hours of deliberations following a trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked a confrontation with Arbery and defense attorneys said their clients were…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The holiday travel season is officially underway as airlines expect the busiest travel period in two years due to the COVID pandemic. Security lines and parking garages at Love Field began to fill up on Tuesday during what is expected to be busy week at the airport. “It went fine other than…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Republican State Representative Matt Krause announced on Tuesday that he will no longer run for Attorney General of Texas, but instead will be filing to run for the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s open seat. “When CDA Sharen Wilson made her unexpected announcement that she would not seek another term, I…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs. He said Tuesday he is acting in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China, India, and the United Kingdom. It will take time, he said from the White House,…… MORE
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has declared that Gov.Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates violates Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins‘ efforts to direct safety protocols amid the COVID pandemic. In a written statement late Monday, Jenkins wrote in part “To the lawyers who represent not just me but the interest of public health, I…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination site at Dallas’ Fair Park administered hundreds of shots on its first day back in business. Dallas County Medical Director, Dr. Phil Huang said on Monday that more than 500 COVID shots and nearly 200 flu shots were given to eligible adults and children on Sunday afternoon. “That’s…… MORE
