AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines. At least 11,351 people were hospitalized with the disease caused by the coronavirus — more than 450 patients beyond the previous one-day…… MORE
Metroplex Sees 8,000 Jump in COVID-19 Cases, Monday
(WBAP/KLIF) — Nearly 13,000 COVID-19 positive tests were found in Texas, Monday, with over 8,000 occurring in the Metroplex. North Texas topped 390,000 cases, while Tarrant county’s extended holiday weekend coronavirus numbers showed nearly 6-thousand new positives. That bumped Monday’s new case total to over the 8,000 mark. Dallas county listed in excess of 1,200 newly infected…… MORE
WATCH: Incoming Dallas Police Chief says He’ll Take Crime Reduction Personally
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The incoming Dallas Police chief will inherit a department facing a continued rise in violent crime. Retired San Jose, California Police Chief Eddie Garcia laid out his plan and priorities during a virtual round table discussion with reporters on Monday. Chief Garcia said his focus will be to drop a rise in…… MORE
Southwest Airlines CEO Doesn’t Expect Furloughs Next Year, Credits COVID Relief Package
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump’s signing of a COVID relief package is bringing requested assistance to the airline industry. The COVID relief deal gives $15 billion-dollars to passenger airlines. It’s much needed help in an industry that has seen a significant drop in demand since the pandemic began. “Despite all of the uncertainty of the…… MORE
Outgoing Texas House Speaker Tests Positive for COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Bonnen made the announcement on social media on Sunday. “2020 just keeps on giving,” he posted. “We are unable to pinpoint our initial exposure, as we – like so many other families – made the difficult decision to celebrate…… MORE
Special Election Announced in Vacant Texas House District
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Monday announcing Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat recently vacated by Senator-elect Drew Springer. Springer defeated Shelley Luther in a Senate District 30 runoff election earlier this month. Candidates who wish to have their…… MORE
Dave’s Stories Of The Unusual And Strange
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Steve Lamb Joins Dave To Analyze The Chance The Cowboys Can Make The NFL Playoffs
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Dave Williams’ Fond Goodbye To Rush Limbaugh
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Texas Legislature Tackling COVID Problems In January
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature convenes during the second week in January with a number of high-profile issues to address. With Coronavirus shutdowns in 2020, businesses were forced to close and millions of Texans hit the unemployment lines. The trickle down affect is less state tax revenue. Democratic State Representative Chris Turner believes a bi-partisan legislature…… MORE
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