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Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order on banning government agencies and political subdivisions from creating a vaccine passport requirement. The order, dated April 5, also “prohibits organizations receiving public funds from requiring consumers to provide documentation of vaccine status in order to receive any service or enter any place.” In…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Houston accountant who narrowly loss to Lt, Gov Dan Patrick in 2018 is seeking a rematch in 2022. Democrat Mike Collier told the Dallas Morning News that he aims to hold Patrick accountable for failures like the Texas power emergency and the pandemic response. Collier added, “I’m convinced that not only…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field in Arlington Monday for the first Rangers game with a crowd in attendance at the new stadium. The stadium’s inaugural year was shortened because of the coronavirus pandemic, and played without fans. A nearly sold out crowd made its way into Globe Field Monday afternoon…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Rangers baseball organization on Monday, declining the invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the their home opening game. The Governor cited Major League Baseball’s decision to move the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new election integrity…… MORE
Denton, TX – The Denton Police Department says the driver of the vehicle suspected in multiple attempted kidnapping cases in the county over the weekend was arrested on an unrelated charged of driving while intoxicated on Sunday. Authorities were searching for a man they believe has been involved in multiple attempted kidnappings over the past…… MORE
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife, law enforcement officials said. The suspect died at a hospital, officials said. Both officers were hospitalized, and one of them “succumbed to his…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine. The agency previously cautioned against unnecessary travel even for vaccinated people.…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines has issued a statement rejecting a newly passed Texas Senate bill that the airline says “would make it more difficult to vote.” The statement reads that it is “strongly opposed” to Texas Senate Bill 7 and “others like it,” making the Fort Worth-based carrier the latest major corporation to stand…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- 7 Collin County detention officers have been fired after in-custody death of Marvin Scott III. The Collin County Sheriff confirmed the news in a statement. “Although the Texas Rangers’ comprehensive criminal investigation into the death of Marvin D. Scott, III continues, I have today terminated the employment of seven detention officers involved in his…… MORE
WESLACO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says “Operation Lone Star,” that was started in early March to address the immigration problems at the border, is working. During a press conference Abbott said since March DPS Troopers and the Texas National Guard have made 528 arrests and more than 16,000 referrals of illegal immigrants to…… MORE
