DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Both Dallas and Dart police responded to a shooting call on North Lamar, around 5:19 Friday evening, officials said. According to police, two men were shot by 20 year old Dezra Walker-Johnson, and one of those men, 21 year old Jabari Griffin, later died at an area hospital. Investigators said Johnson…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Both Dallas and Dart police responded to a shooting call on North Lamar, around 5:19 Friday evening, officials said. According to police, two men were shot by 20 year old Dezra Walker-Johnson, and one of those men, 21 year old Jabari Griffin, later died at an area hospital. Investigators said Johnson…… MORE
Undated (AP) – Nineteen states are now suing to block President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. One suit filed in Missouri Friday includes that state as well as Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. A second suit filed in Georgia also includes Alabama, Idaho, Kansas,…… MORE
El Paso (AP) – Officials say four people were killed and 11 others were hurt when a sport utility vehicle carrying 15 migrants rolled over on a remote West Texas highway. The Texas Department of Public Safety reports the crash was reported about 5:30 a.m. Friday on Texas 54, about 24 miles north of Van…… MORE
Washington (AP) – In only a handful of cases has the Supreme Court moved as quickly as it is in the fight over the Texas law that bans most abortions. The cases being argued Monday could signal how the justices will rule in an even bigger abortion case that will be heard a month later,…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Two Texas banks will combine to become the 6th largest bank in the nation. A combined 85 bank branches in Texas are affected. The Cadence Bank and Bankcorp South Bank merger boasts a combined $40-billion in assets. The new bank will retain the name of Cadence Bank, with the merger to be complete…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — As the U.S. Supreme Court continues to side with employers who impose vaccine mandates for workers, the Texas Attorney General is attempting another suit to prevent such mandates. Ken Paxton filed litigation, Friday, against the biden administration for ordering federal contractors to mandate workers receive the COVID vaccine to remain employed. Paxton says…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- One of North Texas’ largest airshows returns to Dallas Executive Airport from October 29-31, 2021, when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) hosts the Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow, presented by Frost Bank. The interactive event features spectacular flying demonstrations, battle reenactments, veteran appearances, living history encampments, hands-on family and educational activities, aircraft rides,…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The agency authorized the kid-size doses on Friday. But there’s one more regulatory hurdle. Next week, advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will discuss which youngsters should get vaccinated.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – In response to recently passed legislation, the NAACP is discouraging professional athletes from signing contracts in Texas. The NAACP announced this week that it sent a letter to every professional sports players’ association in the country, urging its free agents to reconsider signing contracts in Texas. In recent months, Texas Governor Greg Abbott…… MORE
