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CDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of U.S.

CDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of U.S.

AP Medical Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reversing course on some masking guidelines. The agency announced new recommendations Tuesday that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. Scientists cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to…MORE

‘This is how I’m Going to Die’: Officers Tell January 6th Stories

‘This is how I’m Going to Die’: Officers Tell January 6th Stories

WASHINGTON (AP) – Four officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6th Capitol riot have given emotional accounts of the attack. They testified Tuesday that they were beaten as the mob of Donald Trump supporters overwhelmed them, broke through windows and doors and interrupted the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win. A…MORE

Retired Dallas Firefighter and Daughter-in-law Die of Covid-19 Hours Apart

Retired Dallas Firefighter and Daughter-in-law Die of Covid-19 Hours Apart

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Retired Lt. Randy Luper and his daughter-in-law Vanessa Luper died of Covid-19 after the family tested positive for the virus. Both of them were hospitalized on July 11, they died within hours of each other. Lt. Luper came from generations of firefighters. His father was a Battalion Chief with Dallas Fire-Rescue, and his…MORE

Officers Who Defended US Capitol on Jan 6. Testify Before Select House Panel [WATCH]

Officers Who Defended US Capitol on Jan 6. Testify Before Select House Panel [WATCH]

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) –  A House select committee is holding their first hearing to investigate the January Sixth Capitol riot after multiple Congressional hearings on the riot since winter. The panel on Tuesday focusing on police officers who responded to the attack. (Copyright 2021 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report contains material from the WFAA-TV)MORE

USA Olympic Gymnastic Out of Team Final Due to Reported Mental Issue

USA Olympic Gymnastic Out of Team Final Due to Reported Mental Issue

TOKYO (WBAP/KLIF)- Reigning Olympic Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles is out of the U.S. team finals. An official statement from USA Gymnastics said “Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. she will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.” In a clip from the broadcast, you can…MORE

For HOF-Bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys’ Honor Ring Can Wait

For HOF-Bound Jimmy Johnson, Cowboys’ Honor Ring Can Wait

As Jimmy Johnson looks back on the rocky relationship that abruptly ended his championship run with the Dallas Cowboys, he can laugh now. He’s heading into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the emotions are more complicated, with America’s Team mired in a 25-year Super Bowl drought. A power struggle…MORE

Trump Makes An Endorsement In TX AG Race

Trump Makes An Endorsement In TX AG Race

Austin (WBAP/KLIF)  Former President Trump has announced he’s backing Attorney General Ken Paxton for re-election to a third term. Trump called the legally beleaguered incumbent “a true Texan who will keep Texas safe – and will never let you down.” The Monday endorsement comes in the face of ongoing investigations of securities fraud allegations and…MORE

Collin County Health Experts Working to Control Spread of Newly Reportable Fungus

Collin County Health Experts Working to Control Spread of Newly Reportable Fungus

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) –  Officials in Collin County are working to control the spread of a rare fungus. According to Collin County Healthcare Services, Candida auris is an emerging, multidrug-resistant yeast that causes invasive infections and can be transmitted in healthcare settings. Doctors say infections with this yeast can be difficult to treat. Candida auris only recently appeared…MORE

Texas House Speaker Calls for Civil Arrest of House Democrat in D.C.

Texas House Speaker Calls for Civil Arrest of House Democrat in D.C.

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is taking action against a Democratic lawmaker who has returned to Washington D.C. as House Democrats continue to break quorum over a Republican-led voting bill. House Speaker Dade Phelan signed a civil arrest warrant this week for State Rep Phillip Cortez. The Democrat had…MORE

UT and OU Won’t Renew Grants of Media Rights with Big 12 Conference

UT and OU Won’t Renew Grants of Media Rights with Big 12 Conference

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma are moving forward with a potential move to the Southeastern Conference. A joint statement released by the two universities on Monday appears to be the first step in their potential departure from the Big 12 Conference. “The University of Oklahoma and The University…MORE