Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas kids ages 12-15 received COVID shots by the tens of thousands across Texas in the first week of eligibility. Over a year after the pandemic triggered shutdowns and other restrictions nationwide, over 100,000 kids have gotten vaccinated, according to the Texas Tribune. A pediatric nurse told the publication that it was…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — As the crisis at the southern border rages on… local sheriffs in the Rio Grande region are blaming the Biden administration’s immigration policies for the surge. The border crisis continues to threaten the health and safety of Texans, as drugs and thugs continue to pour into the United States. Governor Greg Abbott has denounced…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott had a different approach to the pandemic than his Democratic counterparts. In Texas, COVID cases continue to decline and the economy is accelerating. Texas ended its mask mandate in March, prompting criticism from President Joe Biden. Following what the president called “neanderthal thinking” in regards to Texas lifting its…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Earmarks were banished from Congress over a decade ago, but the funding for lawmakers’ pet projects is making a sudden return. About $14-billion will be devoted to earmarks in this year’s spending bills. Aiming to avoid scandal, lawmakers have revamped the process, now requiring that earmark requests be made public and that lawmakers…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There’s no road trip, no soul searching. No beard or blogging. But Beto O’Rourke is making a political life decision again. Three years after becoming Democrats’ breakout star out of Texas, and a year removed from crashing back to Earth in a short-lived presidential run, O’Rourke is again weighing another campaign — this…… MORE
Denton, TX – Two vehicles on highway 380 near Denton at the intersection of Rockhill Road collided head-on around noon Sunday, killing two children and one adult. The deceased adult and an injured adult were in one vehicle, and two injured adults and two injured children were in the other vehicle. Five were transported, but…… MORE
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) – The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 8 cents over the past two weeks, to $3.10 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the increase is attributed to supply disruption from the 10-day shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline following a cyberattack, and a rise…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas snake experts warn Texans snakes are now emerging from hidden places as the weather warms, and just as North and Central Texans begin to clear debris from flooding. They advise people not to mix alcohol with clearing of debris from properties, and to always use a long-handled tool instead of…… MORE
Midland (AP) – Three people have been arrested and nearly 75 vehicles seized after officials in Midland County alleged a man submitted more than $1 million in fraudulent invoices. John and Cynthia Warren were arrested near Valdosta, Georgia. Justin Warren was arrested in Texas. The Midland County sheriff alleges Vector Fleet Management submitted $1 million…… MORE
Austin (AP) – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs, the state’s top elections official, will resign at the end of May. Hughs was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2019, but never received the required confirmation vote by the state Senate. Hughs said in a letter to Abbott that the time is right for…… MORE
