AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Nine Texans have sued state Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming he blocked them on Twitter for criticizing him or his policies in comments responding to his tweets. The federal lawsuit filed Thursday asks a judge to declare Paxton’s action unconstitutional and require him to unblock the plaintiffs. The Dallas Morning News…… MORE
No Motive Yet For Mass Shooting In Bryan
Bryan (AP) – Police in Texas are still seeking a motive for what led an employee at a cabinet-making company to open fire on his co-workers. One man was killed and five others were wounded in Bryan before authorities say the shooter then shot a state trooper during a search for the suspect. Police say…… MORE
Fewer Vaccines Coming To Texas Next Week
Austin (AP) – Texas health officials say the state expects to receive fewer vaccine doses for use next week because of production problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday more than 1.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses will be shipped to providers across Texas. The state will…… MORE
Baby Shot By Three Year Old
Houston (AP) – Police believe an infant has been fatally shot by his 3 year old brother after the older boy got a hold of a gun inside a Houston apartment. Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Wendy Baimbridge says the infant was shot in his abdomen Friday morning. Several adults who were inside the apartment…… MORE
Pandemic Slowing as Cases Eclipse 650,000 in Metroplex
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Lone Star state is inching towards 2.5 million coronavirus infections, after more than 2,227 cases were detected Friday. Dallas and Tarrant counties have close to 253,000 positive tests each during the Covid-19 pandemic, while Collin and Denton counties are both close to 73,000 cases. The death toll in Dallas county is almost…… MORE
Addison firm recognized by National Restaurant for innovative Solution to COVID-19
ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF)- COVID has shaken the restaurant industry to its core, and its only now that the industry appears to be digging out from a year of damage. Industry leaders have realized that keeping guests safe from both air and surface-born pathogens are a part of retaining guest loyalty and considering employee safety. The National…… MORE
DART Celebrates Opening of Hidden Ridge Station in Irving
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Area Rapid Transit has opened the Hidden Ridge Station at Carpenter Ranch in Irving, the 65th station in the DART network. Developed in partnership with the City of Irving and Verizon Communications, the new station is located on the Orange Line between North Lake College and Irving Convention Center stations. The station…… MORE
Texas Supreme Court says Dallas Salon Owner will not Serve More Jail Time for Defying COVID Restrictions
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas salon owner who kept her business open in defiance of COVID restrictions is celebrating a legal victory. Shelley Luther was told to close the doors to Salon A La Mode last year but refused, and was thrown in jail for it. A temporary restraining order from Judge Eric Moye directed…… MORE
COVID Vaccinations to Begin for Homebound Residents in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas and the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas are teaming up to identify and vaccinate Dallas residents who are unable to reach a vaccination site. According to the city, the program will utilize Dallas Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Services staff and VNA staff to identify, contact and route vaccinations to homebound residents. The program utilizes the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to provide an…… MORE
Corinth Police Investigating Attempted Kidnapping of Young Girl Walking Home From School
CORINTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Corinth Police are searching for the suspect in the alleged kidnapping attempt of a young girl who was walking home from school this week. Investigators said the victim told police it happened on Wednesday around 4 p.m. on Robinson Rd. between Pine Hills Ln and Berkley Dr. An older Hispanic man in…… MORE
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