Category Archives: Promo Reel

Federal Government to Launch COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Centers in Dallas, Arlington

Federal Government to Launch COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Centers in Dallas, Arlington

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The federal government announced Wednesday morning that it is partnering with the State of Texas to launch three COVID-19 vaccine mega-centers, including two in the DFW metroplex. According to Governor Greg Abbott, Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing mass community vaccination sites in North Texas and Houston. The federal pilot sites, will…MORE

Mavs Owner Mark Cuban Stops Playing National Anthem At Home Games

Mavs Owner Mark Cuban Stops Playing National Anthem At Home Games

DALLAS (AP) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he decided before this season began not to play the national anthem before his team’s home games. The Mavericks played their first 10 regular-season home games without fans. The club had fans for the first time in Monday’s 127-122 win over Minnesota. Dallas is allowing 1,500…MORE

Senate Agrees to Hear Trump Case, Graphic Video Opens trial

Senate Agrees to Hear Trump Case, Graphic Video Opens trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial agreed Tuesday to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the former president’s defense team and some Republican allies to halt the trial because he is no longer in office. The vote was 56-44 on the question of whether the Senate has jurisdiction and…MORE

Texas Motor Speedway Revs Back Up as COVID-19 Vaccine Site

Texas Motor Speedway Revs Back Up as COVID-19 Vaccine Site

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Motor Speedway is again serving as a Denton County COVID-19 vaccination mega-hub after more than 27,000 were vaccinated at the facility last week. This week’s vaccination program begins Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and continues Thursday and Friday, weather permitting, with more than 22,000 first and second doses available by appointment only.…MORE

Congressman Ron Wright Dies at 67 after Battle with Cancer, COVID-19

Congressman Ron Wright Dies at 67 after Battle with Cancer, COVID-19

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A United States Congressman from North Texas passed away Sunday after battling cancer and COVID-19, according to a family spokesman. “Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on February 7,” a statement from spokesman Matt Langston read. “His wife Susan was by his side and he is now…MORE

10 Pounds of C-4 Explosives Missing from Marine Command in CA

10 Pounds of C-4 Explosives Missing from Marine Command in CA

California (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal investigators are reportedly investigating claims that high-powered explosives went missing last month from a California military base i. MilitaryNews.com quotes an ABC News report that 10 pounds C-4 plastic explosives disappeared from Marin e Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during a January exercise.   The Naval Criminal Investigative Service…MORE

North Texas Approaches 581,000 Positive Tests for COVID-19

North Texas Approaches 581,000 Positive Tests for COVID-19

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex has nearly 581,000 cases of COVID-19.  Dallas county’s over 1,400 newly confirmed cases raised the pandemic total to over 233,000. Tarrant county listed 1,394 new cases pushing the county close to 227,000 infected residents. Collin county’s total increased to almost 64,500 cases following 279 newly confirmed positive tests, while Denton county’s…MORE

Methodist Dallas Vaccinates 104-year-old, Asks Secret to Long, Happy Life

Methodist Dallas Vaccinates 104-year-old, Asks Secret to Long, Happy Life

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Staff at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Cliff had a smile on their faces this week after giving the COVID-19 vaccine to an elderly woman from Grand Prairie. According to Methodist Health System, 104-year-old Lois Kreger and her family spent weeks online trying to get Lois a vaccine. They were thrilled when…MORE