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Senator Ted Cruz Writing Book

Senator Ted Cruz Writing Book

NEW YORK (AP) – Sen. Ted Cruz is working on a book, to be published in October, about the Supreme Court. Regnery Publishing announced Monday that the Texas Republican would draw upon his long legal background to provide an inside look at key court decisions. The new book is called “One Vote Away.” Before being…MORE

Nordstrom Stores Reopening Across Texas Today

Nordstrom Stores Reopening Across Texas Today

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are among several major retailers reopening their stores statewide today. In a recent statement, the company said it plans to reopen stores in a “phased, market-by-market approach where allowed by local authorities and with the health and with the health and safety of employees, customers as…MORE

Texas moves to test everyone in nursing homes as deaths rise

Texas moves to test everyone in nursing homes as deaths rise

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered coronavirus testing for all Texas nursing home residents and staff after the White House urged the nation’s governors to do so as deaths mount nationwide. The directive by Abbott, a Republican, to state health officials came hours after Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the…MORE

Report: COVID-19 Triggering Toxic Shock, Nerve, Kidney & Heart Problems in Children

Report: COVID-19 Triggering Toxic Shock, Nerve, Kidney & Heart Problems in Children

New York (WBAP/KLIF) – New York’s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo said his state is investigating the 85 cases of a coronavirus-related illness that is impacting children and has symptoms similar to toxic shock- syndrome instead of the usual COVID-19 symptoms. Cuomo said during a news conference Sunday: “Its symptoms are similar to toxic shock-like syndrome…MORE

A Dallas Law Firm Cans an Employee After a Threatening Rant About Wearing Masks

A Dallas Law Firm Cans an Employee After a Threatening Rant About Wearing Masks

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A threatening Facebook rant against having to wear a mask got a Dallas law firm employee canned from his job. 52-year old Kevin Bain’s post referenced a Whole Foods store in Highland Park, saying that any business that insists he wear a mask, “will get told to kiss my corona [expletive], and…MORE

Auto Repair Company Offering Free Sanitation Services

Auto Repair Company Offering Free Sanitation Services

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As the Coronavirus continues to spread, maintaining a healthy sanitized environment is the concern of many citizens in DFW. That is why European Auto Service Repair is now offering to fully sanitize your car for free. “We just want to help out the people that have helped us out,” said Service Manger David…MORE

Supporters for Dallas Judge Eric Moye Rally Outside Courthouse

Supporters for Dallas Judge Eric Moye Rally Outside Courthouse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Supporters for a judge who jailed a Dallas salon owner for Contempt of Court rallied outside the George Allen Courthouse Monday afternoon. Dallas Judge Eric Moye received criticism and support for sentencing Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther to jail for contempt of court after she kept her salon open amid Coronavirus restrictions Protesters…MORE

Petition Started to Make To-Go Alcoholic Beverages Permanent

Petition Started to Make To-Go Alcoholic Beverages Permanent

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The To-Go alcoholic beverage opportunity has been popular throughout the state, but some want to make sure it stays. President of the popular taco chain Rusty Taco Brendan Mauri has started a petition to allow to-go alcoholic drinks after the pandemic has ended. “It’s something guest are looking for it’s something we…MORE

WATCH: Bedford Man Leads the Push to Pardon Joe Exotic

WATCH: Bedford Man Leads the Push to Pardon Joe Exotic

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A push to pardon former Oklahoma zoo keeper and star of the Netflix series “Tiger King” is about to hit the road. “Joe Exotic” has formed a team to request a pardon from President Trump to free him from one of the most coronavirus infested prisons in the U-S. Joe Exotic is being…MORE