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Republicans Concerned About Biden’s Cabinet Nominees

Republicans Concerned About Biden’s Cabinet Nominees

(WBAP/KLIF) — Proposed President-elect Joe Biden continues the process of filling cabinet positions before his expected inauguration on January 20th. Some of the nominations have raised the eyebrows of both Republicans and Democrats. Senator John Cornyn says he’s concerned about the lack of disclosed information regarding several of Biden’s nominees, especially those associated with foreign…MORE

Cornyn Believes President Has Run Out of Time

Cornyn Believes President Has Run Out of Time

(WBAP/KLIF) — President Trump’s battle to win the election through the court system has not produced any substantial victories. Lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona have been struck down in attempts to prove widespread voter fraud. Texas Senator John Cornyn feels the president is running out of time.  A Nevada judge threw out the Trump…MORE

DFW Participants Wanted for Covid 19 Vaccine Clinical Trial

DFW Participants Wanted for Covid 19 Vaccine Clinical Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Although Covid 19 vaccines are just around the corner research is still going on. The drug maker Astra Zeneca is looking for 250 north Texans to participate in its phase III trial of a Coronavirus vaccine. Researchers are looking for people who have an increased risk of contracting the virus such as…MORE

Multi-Million Dollar Fountain Under Construction at Dallas Park

Multi-Million Dollar Fountain Under Construction at Dallas Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Klyde Warren Park in Dallas announced this week that construction will begin on a next-generation, interactive ‘super-fountain,’ planned with far taller and more exciting jets than any other in the world. The fountain is funded by a $10 million Christmas gift from longtime Klyde Warren Park board member Nancy Best and her husband, Randy.…MORE

Warner Bros. Will Stream All 2021 Films; A Blow to the Movie Theater Industry

Warner Bros. Will Stream All 2021 Films; A Blow to the Movie Theater Industry

NEW YORK (AP) – In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate – including a new “Matrix” movie, “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation “In the Heights” – will stream on HBO Max at the…MORE

Southwest Warns Nearly 7,000 Workers Of Possible Furloughs

Southwest Warns Nearly 7,000 Workers Of Possible Furloughs

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines is moving closer to the first furloughs in its history. On Thursday, the airline warned nearly 7,000 employees that they could lose their jobs unless labor unions accept concessions to help Southwest cope with a sharp drop in travel during the pandemic. Southwest is seeking pay cuts of around 10%…MORE

Texas Plans For 1.4M Vaccine Doses As Hospitalizations Rise

Texas Plans For 1.4M Vaccine Doses As Hospitalizations Rise

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — How soon Texas nursing home residents will have access to the first coronavirus vaccine shots is under discussion as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott expects an initial round of 1.4 million doses to begin arriving later this month. Across the country, states are drafting plans to determine who will go to the front of…MORE

Governor Orders Business Capacity Reduction

Governor Orders Business Capacity Reduction

(WBAP/KLIF) — The COVID-19 hospitalization rate in North Texas has officially reached a steady 15% for seven consecutive days, which has triggered mandatory occupancy restrictions. According to Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, all retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses are immediately to reduce from 75% to 50% capacity.  In addition, all bars are ordered to…MORE