Arrival of Federal COVID Vaccine Sites Prompts State to Reduce Number of Doses to DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday that it has reduced the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Dallas and Tarrant County due to the arrival of Federal vaccination sites in the region. “When you include the doses going to the FEMA sites, Dallas County providers are receiving 45,690 first…MORE

Teachers May Be More Significant Transmitters of COVID-19 in Schools Than Students

Atlanta (WBAP/KLIF) – The paper released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies nine COVID-19 transmission clusters in elementary  schools in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta in December and January, That included one cluster where 16 teachers, students and relatives of students at home were infected. In only one of the nine…MORE

Texas AG Was in Utah After Historic Freeze Back Home

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas was reeling from last week’s historic freeze, the state’s attorney general was in Utah for previously scheduled meetings, a spokesman said Monday. Republican Ken Paxton’s trip was not previously known publicly, and he made no mention of being out of state while lashing out at Texas’ grid operators on…MORE

Texas Motor Speedway to Resume COVID-19 Vaccine Shots; Appointments Required

Denton County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – After shutting down for several days last week, the Texas Motor Speedway COVID-19 vaccine hub will reopen tomorrow for second dose shots. Denton County health officials have prioritized second dose appointments which officials say are in limited supply right now. 22-thousand 2nd-dose shots will be administered on Wednesday Thursday and…MORE

Texans Affected by Winter Weather Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Texas homeowners and renters in the 77 counties designated for individual assistance who sustained damage may now apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. If you have insurance and are applying for disaster assistance, you must also file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible. If insurance does not cover all your…MORE

Local Food Pantry Answers the Call of North Texans Struggling in Aftermath of Winter Storm

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County food pantry hosted a massive food and water distribution event on Monday in the aftermath of last week’s winter storm. North Texans continue to deal with the impacts of the storm and many families are left with busted pipes and little access to water. Some grocery stores remain short…MORE

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