AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Texas has been hovering under 3,000 so far this month — the lowest levels since last June, according to data from the state. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Monday that there were 2,823 people with the coronavirus hospitalized on Sunday, the…… MORE
ALEDO (WBAP/KLIF)- A slave trade auction on social media set up by Aledo ISD students is under investigation. The Aledo Independent School District said students at the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus cyberbullied and harassed other students based on their race. “There is no room for racism or hatred in the Aledo ISD, period,” said Superintendent…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers are getting second dose Covid-19 shots this week thanks to a partnership with the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders in Fort Worth and Tarrant County Public Health. Dr. Albert Parra with the center says these individuals are highly vulnerable to severe Covid-19 symptoms due to suppressed…… MORE
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public the waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses and identification cards ends on April 14. The waiver, granted by Governor Greg Abbott in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applied to DLs, commercial DLs, commercial learner permits, ID cards and election identification certificates…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say multiple people including a police officer have been shot at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, and the scene has since been secured. The Knoxville Police Department tweeted that authorities were on the scene of the shooting Monday at Austin-East Magnet High School. The online…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could face a challenger with a familiar name in politics in next year’s election. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush confirmed to WBAP/KLIF News on Monday that he is considering running for the position. “I’m taking a serious look at it,” Bush said. “I’m focused on the…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Garland Health Department is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination event Tuesday, April 13th, at Johnson Stadium at 1029 E. Centerville Road from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered as long as supplies last and no appointment is necessary. City officials…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The U.S. government is spending at least $60 million per week caring for more than 16,000 migrant teenagers and children in shelters at a cost of $290 per day per child. Those costs are expected to rise significantly as the numbers of children crossing the border continue to increase forcing the…… MORE
Frisco, TX (WBAP/KLIF) _ Frisco Police are looking for a 12-year old girl who went missing last night. Police say Emma D’Andria was last seen around 8:10pm in Frisco’s Starwood neighborhood near Starwood Drive and Orchard Park Drive. She was barefoot and wearing a tie-dye tank top, white shorts. Police are searching for her this…… MORE
Washington – Applications open today (Monday) for a new program that helps cover the burial expenses for people who died of COVID-19. If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and…… MORE
