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Winter Storm Watch Issued for North Texas

Winter Storm Watch Issued for North Texas

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of North Texas, including the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. Heavy mixed winter precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to three…MORE

Texas Drivers Encouraged to be Cautious with Winter Weather in the Forecast

Texas Drivers Encouraged to be Cautious with Winter Weather in the Forecast

(WBAP/KLIF) – Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact parts of North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. AAA Texas is reminding drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready to hit the snowy streets, should they need to travel. According to AAA, preventive maintenance is…MORE

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full Federal Approval

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full Federal Approval

WASHINGTON (AP) – Moderna says U.S. health regulators have given full approval to its COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness. The decision Monday by the Food and Drug Administration comes after many tens of millions of Americans have already received the shot under its original emergency authorization. Full approval means…MORE

Cyberattacks increasingly hobble pandemic-weary US schools

Cyberattacks increasingly hobble pandemic-weary US schools

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For teachers at a middle school in New Mexico’s largest city, the first inkling of a widespread tech problem came during an early morning staff call. On the video, there were shout-outs for a new custodian for his hard work, and the typical announcements from administrators and the union rep. But…MORE

Voter Registration Deadline Is Today

Voter Registration Deadline Is Today

(WBAP/KLIF) — The March primary elections are just around the corner. some key races include the Republican primary for Texas governor, pitting incumbent Greg Abbott against Don Huffines and GOP Chairman Allen West. For attorney general, Republican incumbent Ken Paxton faces competition from George P. Bush. In the Democratic primary for Dallas County District Attorney,…MORE

Texas Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Semi Crash

Texas Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Semi Crash

(WBAP/KLIF) — Officials say a 41-year-old West Texas sheriff’s deputy has died after a crash with a semi truck. A Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman says Loving County Deputy Lorin Readmond was driving to help another officer on a call, when she collided with a tractor-trailer. Sergeant Steven Blanco says Readmond was pronounced dead…MORE

Congressman Collin Allred COVID Positive

Congressman Collin Allred COVID Positive

(WBAP/KLIF) — U.S. Representative Collin Allred says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to his home in Dallas from an overseas trip with a congressional delegation. Allred had been traveling with 10 other members of congress in europe on a trip that included a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The 38-year-old democrat…MORE

On to Super Bowl: Bengals Versus Rams, Who Will Host Game

On to Super Bowl: Bengals Versus Rams, Who Will Host Game

UNDATED (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals were the NFL’s worst team two years ago. Now they’re headed to the Super Bowl to play the Los Angeles Rams in the Rams’ home stadium. Matching the biggest comeback in an AFC championship game, the Bengals rallied from an 18-point hole to stun Kansas City 27-24 in overtime Sunday…MORE

US Pledges to Put Russia on Defensive at UN Security Council

US Pledges to Put Russia on Defensive at UN Security Council

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. is working to ramp up diplomatic and financial pressure on Russia over Ukraine. The American ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, told ABC’s “This Week” Sunday that Russia will have to answer for its troop buildup in a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Russia’s veto power and its…MORE

Improving News for Shot Houston Police Officers

Improving News for Shot Houston Police Officers

HOUSTON- KTRK; (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of three Houston Police Department officers shot and injured in a southwest downtown gunfight last week are now released from hospital; one remains under treatment but the condition is now upgraded to stable. Suspect 31 year old Roland Caballero remains hospitalized with gunshot wound to the neck. He faces three…MORE