Remember the old line “Show me the money, Jerry” from Jerry Maguire? Well….it happened. Steve Lamb joined Dave and Scott to talk about the Dallas Cowboys giving their star quarterback a massive, multi-million dollar deal, after a quick conversation with Bud Weinstein about the impact of the new COVID relief deal coming.… MORE
Some NTX Fitness Centers Plan Maskless, 100% Reopenings
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Big fitness centers chains in the Dallas plan to open at 100% capacity, and nix their mask requirements tomorrow; while some others will continue with COVID safety requirements. Gold’s Gym and Life Time will only require masks and regular temperature checks for their workers. Guests will be “encouraged” to wear masks…… MORE
Another Texas Regulator Resigns Following February Blackouts
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Another Texas utility regulator appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott resigned Monday following the deadly February blackouts that left millions of people without electricity or heat for days. The state’s Public Utility Commission said in a terse statement that Commissioner Sherry Botkin was stepping down immediately. She is the second commissioner to…… MORE
Twitter Sues Texas AG, Claiming Retaliation for Trump Ban
DALLAS (AP) – Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The social media company claims the Republican used his office to retaliate against it for banning the account of former President Donald Trump following the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Days after the deadly January riot, Paxton announced an investigation into…… MORE
Cook Children’s Medical Center Changes Visitation Policy
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Cook Children’s Medical Center has changed its visitation policy. The new visitation policy affects families with a child admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center. Two primary caregivers will be able to accompany the patient in the hospital and stay with them in their room while they are an inpatient. Siblings and other visitors…… MORE
Governor Abbott, DPS Launch “Operation Lone Star” at Southern Border
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety launched Operation Lone Star this week to combat the smuggling of people and drugs into Texas. According to the Governor, the operation integrates DPS with the Texas National Guard and deploys air, ground, marine, and tactical border security assets to high threat…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Calls for Investigation into why Officer was Left On-Duty after being Named Person of Interest in Two Murders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced on Monday that he is calling on a newly established ethics committee to investigate the decision to leave Dallas Police Officer Bryan Riser on duty after he was named a person of interest in two capital murder cases. According to DPD, Riser was linked to a possible…… MORE
CDC: Americans Fully Vaccinated from COVID-19 Can Gather Without Masks
NEW YORK (AP) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans. On Monday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. She said vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at…… MORE
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Expands Winter Storm Investigation Into Natural Gas Price Hikes
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Investigations into last month’s power crisis amid a severe winter storm are growing. On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Intercontinental Gas Exchange, a natural gas exchange that saw massive price increases during the storm. Paxton said expansions are typical as investigations reveal more information.…… MORE
Texas GOP Rep Called on Fmr. President Trump to ‘call off’ His Supporters; Also Talks ERCOT & Stimulus [WATCH]
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A congressional subcommittee is now investigating last month’s power crisis in Texas. Texas U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R/TX 10th District), who does not sit on the committee suggested that at the federal level, Congress could suggest “creative ways to winterize‘ the Texas power grid. Rep. McCaul told WFAA’s ‘Inside Texas Politics’ that…… MORE
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