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After GSA Formally Green Lights Biden Transition; President Trump Vows to Fight On

After GSA Formally Green Lights Biden Transition; President Trump Vows to Fight On

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump vowed to keep up the fight in challenging the 2020 election. Trump took to Twitter late Monday after the General Services Administration’s formally announced the decision to make federal resources available to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team. The GSA ascertained that Biden, the president-elect, is the “apparent winner” of the…MORE

Court: Texas, Louisiana Can End Planned Parenthood Funding

Court: Texas, Louisiana Can End Planned Parenthood Funding

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas and Louisiana can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics. Monday’s decision by a majority of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses earlier rulings in two longstanding fights over abortion. Opponents of legal abortion have long sought to deny federal…MORE

2 Kids Killed, 4 Hurt in North Texas Go-Kart Collision

2 Kids Killed, 4 Hurt in North Texas Go-Kart Collision

KAUFMAN, Texas (AP) – Two children were killed and four others were hurt this past weekend after their go-kart collided with an SUV on a North Texas county road, authorities said. Officials with the College Mount Fire Department in Kaufman County, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies responded to the…MORE

Fort Worth Businesses Can Pick up Free Masks Downtown November 23-25

Fort Worth Businesses Can Pick up Free Masks Downtown November 23-25

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth businesses are eligible for up to 250 free masks each. Visit Fort Worth, The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and Fort Worth Now are working together to distribute free masks to Fort Worth businesses just in time for the busy holiday season. “We want to make sure everyone has a chance to enforce…MORE

Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services announced on Monday the guiding principles for Texas’ COVID-19 vaccine allocation process, which will serve as a foundation for the state’s initial distribution for COVID-19 vaccines expected as early as next month. According to the Governor, the principles have been…MORE

National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans November 24th, 100+ Employers Hiring

National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans November 24th, 100+ Employers Hiring

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- DAV and RecruitMilitary will host the National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm CT. This free online event is open to all veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses and dependents. Jennifer Hadick Director of career resources for RecruitMilitary said the event will have over…MORE

Chris Christie Rips into Trump’s Legal Team Calling Their Efforts a ‘National embarrassment’

Chris Christie Rips into Trump’s Legal Team Calling Their Efforts a ‘National embarrassment’

FOX News (WBAP/KLIF) – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Sunday ripped into President Trump’s legal team for waging unsuccessful legal challenges to his loss in the November election, calling their efforts a “national embarrassment.” Christie made the comments during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week.” Asked by host George Stephanopoulos whether it was time for Trump’s legal fight…MORE

Third COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to be Effective and Cheaper

Third COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to be Effective and Cheaper

LONDON (AP) — Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals. The results are based on interim analysis of trials in…MORE

Dalton Return Lifts Cowboys Past Vikings 31-28

Dalton Return Lifts Cowboys Past Vikings 31-28

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Andy Dalton returned from a two-game absence to throw three touchdown passes for Dallas. He hit Dalton Schultz for a 2-yard score with 1:37 left to lift the Cowboys to a 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. That stopped a four-game losing streak for Dallas and a three-game winning streak for Minnesota.…MORE