AP Medical Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reversing course on some masking guidelines. The agency announced new recommendations Tuesday that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. Scientists cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Four officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6th Capitol riot have given emotional accounts of the attack. They testified Tuesday that they were beaten as the mob of Donald Trump supporters overwhelmed them, broke through windows and doors and interrupted the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win. A…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is taking action against a Democratic lawmaker who has returned to Washington D.C. as House Democrats continue to break quorum over a Republican-led voting bill. House Speaker Dade Phelan signed a civil arrest warrant this week for State Rep Phillip Cortez. The Democrat had…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma are moving forward with a potential move to the Southeastern Conference. A joint statement released by the two universities on Monday appears to be the first step in their potential departure from the Big 12 Conference. “The University of Oklahoma and The University…… MORE
Livingston, Montana (WBAP/KLIF) – A man reported to be fishing guide in Montana is seen on video confronting Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The man, reported to be a fishing guide in the city of Livingston is heard telling Carlson, “You are the worst human being.” Carlson, an outspoken vaccine skeptic was a sporting goods…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- State health officials urge more Texans to get vaccinated as data shows a sharp hospitalization increase. DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt says there’s a 150% rise in Covid-related hospitalizations in the state and the delta variant is spreading rapidly. He gave an urgent update and warning on Twitter. “Texas is in a race…… MORE
Austin (AP) – Physicist Steven Weinberg, the 1979 winner of the Nobel prize in physics with two other scientists for their work unlocking mysteries of tiny particles, has died at 88. Spokesperson Christine Sinatra at the University of Texas at Austin says Weinberg died at a hospital in Austin. He had taught at the University…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County announced late Friday night it has increased its coronavirus threat level to orange for unvaccinated people. County Judge Clay Jenkins says the change was made in response to a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Among other things that means indoor dining at restaurants is discouraged for the unvaccinated, but…… MORE
Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of their comrades. 35-year old Elijah Snow died under suspicious circumstance while vacationing with his wife at a Cancun resort. Arlington Batallion Chief Jackie Parker told WFAA, the couple was celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary. He says that Snow’s wife called police…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican lawmakers are under increasing pressure to persuade vaccine skeptics to roll up their sleeves and take the shots as a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant sends caseloads soaring. But it may be too late to change the minds of many who are refusing. After months of ignoring – and, in some…… MORE
