DENVER (AP) – Health officials say a Colorado man who became the first reported person in the U.S. to have a COVID-19 variant that is spreading in the United Kingdom hadn’t been traveling. The statement Monday triggers a host of questions about how the new strain showed up in the Rockies. Gov. Jared Polis and…… MORE
Federal Judge Allows Unverified Voters to Cast Ballots In Georgia
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas-based conservative group is fighting to stop potential election fraud in Georgia ahead of two senate runoff races next week. “True the Vote” has coordinated voter challenges in all 159 Georgia counties, contesting illegal voting of non-residents in the state’s election. However, the group was dealt a blow by a Democrat Judge Leslie…… MORE
Sleet, Freezing Rain, & Snow Headed to Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — A strong winter storm is making its way across the upper Midwest, forcing Texas and Oklahoma to brace for a wintry mix. Weather officials warn of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow in varying degrees throughout North Texas. motorists are advised to use caution if venturing out. The storm system is creating treacherous travel…… MORE
Vaccines Rolling Out Slower Than Expected
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s top health official are urging vaccine providers not to hold doses in reserve in order to facilitate a rapid distribution. Texas is seeing record-breaking virus hospitalizations and newly confirmed cases. State health commissioner Dr. Fohn Hellerstedt said, Tuesday, that providers need to move quickly to vaccinate…… MORE
Rabid Cat Attacks Parker County Residents
WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF)- Parker County Sheriff’s Office says there is a case of Rabies going around. Over the past week, two people were bitten by the now euthanized cat in the Whitt area, according to deputies. the adult feral male yellow tabby cat tested positive for rabies and there is concern that the virus has spread to…… MORE
Mesquite has aggressive plan to stop New Year’s Eve illegal gunfire, fireworks and DWIs
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)-The City of Mesquite is initiating a plan to stop New Years Eve illegal gunfire, fireworks and DWIs. “We will make arrests, we will issue citations and we will be visible on New Year’s Eve.” That is the City of Mesquite’s message to those who illegally shoot guns into the air, possess or use…… MORE
COVID-19 Issues, Injuries Prompt TCU to Pull Out of Texas Bowl
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The TCU football team will not participate in its scheduled bowl game this week, according the University’s athletic department. “Over the last 24 hours, between a combination of COVID-19 related issues, injuries, and other circumstances, we have fallen below the established BIG 12 Conference threshold for student-athlete availability that we have…… MORE
North Texas Experiencing Uptick in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations as 2020 comes to an end. “Our hospital numbers are at all-time highs and our availability of ICU beds in the region is at an all-time low,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Tuesday. According to Jenkins, one in four persons currently…… MORE
Biden Criticizes Pace of Vaccine Rollout, Vows to Accelerate
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden is criticizing the Trump administration for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is “falling far behind.” Biden says “it’s gonna take years, not months, to vaccinate the American people” at the current pace. He is vowing to ramp up the current speed of vaccinations five to…… MORE
Proposed Legislation Protects Concerned Texans in Good Faith
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A State Representative from North Texas is behind a bill that promotes the commonly used phrase, “see something, say something.” Plano Representative Matt Shaheen announced this week that he has filed legislation to protect Texans reporting suspicious activity in good faith from being sued in civil courts. “In cases like the San…… MORE
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