DALLAS (AP) — The end of Texas’ mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants. “I guess I’m a little scared,” said Alanis, 27, a florist in Dallas. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s repeal of most COVID-19 restrictions — saying it was…… MORE
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The joint Grand Prairie/Irving COVID-19 vaccination facility at The Theatre at Grand Prairie has reopened March 3 and 4 to administer a shipment of 2,500 first dose Moderna vaccines and 500 second dose Moderna vaccines. Registration and appointment confirmation for the vaccine is required, and individuals must meet the state’s criteria to get an…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth will no longer require guests to wear a mask. Terran Flusche with Billy Bob’s said after the announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley they decided to update their policies. The country music honkytonk will still follow strict cleaning protocols and lower…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of State Health Services notified all vaccine providers on Wednesday that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration. According to DSHS, the department received a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week directing states to expand eligibility to include people…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s been a few weeks since last month’s severe winter storms lest millions of Texans without power and water yet there are still hundreds of North Texans still struggling. It’s a situation that’s prompted local leaders to act. The McKinney City Council approved a disaster relief plan for residents and businesses that were…… MORE
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – An AMBER Alert was cancelled late Wednesday morning after Carrollton Police announced 10-year-old Rosemary Lee Singer had been found safe. Earlier on Wednesday the Carrollton Police Department said authorities were searching for the girl after her mother was found dead in her apartment complex on Hebron Parkway overnight. According to Police, the…… MORE
Texans who run small businesses are mostly relieved at Gov. Greg Abbott’s lifting of COVID-19 restrictions but there is also some confusion and concern. The governor’s order goes into effect March 10, next Wednesday. Fearing that it would be misunderstood Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley just lifted the mask mandate immediately. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Reaction to Governor Greg Abbott‘s announcement was swift from some of the state’s largest urban areas. Fellow Republican, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called Abbott’s order “premature” and asked him to allow more people to get the vaccine if they want one. A written statement reads: “I am calling on Gov. Abbott to…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Artifacts collected by Phil Collins are on display at the Alamo after the legendary musician donated the items to the state of Texas. The “Phil Collins Collection Preview” includes a brass cannon used by the Mexican Army during the Battle of the Alamo and the original battle orders that called for…… MORE
HILL COUNTY(WBAP/KLIF)- Itasca Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing over the weekend. Lori Johnson is 5 foot 3 inches tall with brown hair, brown eyes and has braces on her teeth and was last seen at about 11 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of Beard Street. Itasca is located…… MORE
