AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state’s top health official on Tuesday urged vaccine providers not to hold any doses in reserve and to distribute them as quickly as possible as the state deals with record-breaking numbers of virus patients in hospitals and new cases. In separate statements, Abbott and state…… MORE
Winter Storm Wreaking Havoc on Texas & Oklahoma Roads
(WBAP/KLIF) — Snow is blanketing parts of west and central Texas with more than a foot expected in higher elevations. In Odessa, a winter weather shelter was opened for those traveling, which is available through Friday. Odessa city officials say federal guidelines for social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19 will be enforced at…… MORE
Farmers Get Good News During the Pandemic
(WBAP/KLIF) — U.S. farmers are expected to end the year with higher profits than last year and the best net farm income in seven years. That’s due to the government paying nearly 40% of their income, based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest farm income forecast. Farmers faced challenges in 2020, which included the impact…… MORE
Fourth Consecutive Record of Hospitalizations
(WBAP/KLIF) — A record level of COVID-19 hospitalizations for four days in a row. Texas state health officials reported that statewide hospitals have surpassed 12,000 Coronavirus patients occupying hospital beds, Thursday. The new record high of hospitalizations was spurred by a rise of 1,400 patients in one week. That, coupled with another 15,000 newly confirmed cases…… MORE
Dallas Police Under New Leadership as Chief Hall says Goodbye
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is turning the page as 2021 begins. Thursday officially marked the last day on duty for Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Interim Chief Lonzo Anderson takes control of the department until retired San Jose Chief Eddie Garcia takes over in February. Garcia…… MORE
Race to Vaccinate Millions in US Off to Slow, Messy Start
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is off to a slower, messier start than public health officials and leaders of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed had expected. Overworked, underfunded state public health departments are scrambling to patch together plans for administering vaccines. Differences in how counties and hospitals administer…… MORE
“Operation Medicine Wheel” Offers COVID-19 Vaccinations to First Responders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First responders in Dallas continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Dallas-Fire-Rescue, more than 500 first responders have been vaccinated. The operation is expected to continue for up to two weeks. “That’s the plan,” said DFR’S Jason Evans. “It really just depends on how many first responders want to get the…… MORE
Plano Doctor Conducts COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, Asks for Volunteers
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano doctor is asking for volunteer for a COVID-19 vaccine trial that is underway in North Texas. Research Your Health, headed by Dr. Jeffrey Adelglass, is looking for participants who want to make a contribution to advance COVID-19 research and help to mitigate the pandemic. According to Dr. Adelglass, earlier studies…… MORE
New Year’s Revelries Muted by Virus as Curtain Draws on 2020
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. New Year’s experiences in Asia and the South Pacific varied greatly depending on country, just like the coronavirus itself, Some…… MORE
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