Texas Death Toll from February Storm, Outages Surpasses 100

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas officials have raised the death toll from February’s winter storm and blackouts to at least 111 people. That’s nearly double the state’s initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history. The majority of the deaths are associated with hypothermia, according to the Texas Department of State…MORE

Four DFW cities form the East Dallas Response Team to address mental health response

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- The cities of Balch Springs, Seagoville, Sunnyvale and Mesquite have partnered for the first time to provide funding that will help assemble a cross-jurisdictional approach to address mental health response needs in their communities. The East Dallas Response Team will focus on proactive and reactive mental health services for citizens in all four…MORE

President Biden Holds First Formal News Conference since Taking Office

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden spoke to reporters at the White House on Thursday during his first formal press conference since taking office. The President opened the news conference by touting his administration’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19. After surpassing his initial goal of reaching 100 million COVID vaccinations in the first…MORE

Fort Worth Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Drivers in Dangerous Street Stunts

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth Police have released surveillance video of drivers performing reckless stunts in an effort to crack down on the dangerous trend of street racing. Investigators said this particular incident led to one of the cars involved hitting the ankle of a pedestrian. It happened Sunday, March 21st, at the…MORE

First Time Jobless Claims fell to Pandemic Low Last Week; 18.9M Americans Remain Unemployed

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign that the economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell from 781,000 the week before. It is the first time that…MORE

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