Governor Abbott Encouraging Texans to get Flu Shot

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott released a new Public Service Announcement on Tuesday encouraging Texans to get a flu shot. “Getting a flu shot is especially important this season to help keep hospitalizations down during the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19,” the Governor emphasized. In the PSA, the Governor notes that the flu vaccine is an…MORE

Chick-fil-A No Longer Seeks Lease at San Antonio Airport

AUSTIN (AP) – The drama between Chick-fil-A and the City of San Antonio continues. The Atlanta-based fast food chain said it no longer plans to open a restaurant in the San Antonio International Airport, even though city officials relented and agreed to let it do so after a legal battle that’s lasted more than a…MORE

Pandemic Child Care Crisis Takes Moms Out Of the Labor Force

NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, forcing many schools to shift online. The now-married mother of five saw little choice but to give…MORE

Fireworks at the Carroll ISD Board Meeting as an Anti-Racism is Plan on Hold For Now

Carroll, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) –  The Carroll Independent School District has put an anti-racism plan on hold at last night’s meeting. They now want to wait until a new superintendent is hired next year before implementing what’s called a Cultural Confidence Action Plan. Many irate parents spoke at last night’s meeting. One parent told the trustees,…MORE

N. Texas Congressman Hospitalized

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – U.S Rep. Ron Wright of Texas has been admitted to a Dallas hospital due to complications surrounding his cancer treatment. His campaign said Monday that the 67-year-old freshman congressman from Arlington has “been in a tough battle with cancer this year.” Wright was admitted to Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on…MORE

Dallas Voters Weigh in on the Proposed Plan to Defund Dallas Police

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The proposed plan by several Dallas City Councilmembers to defund or reduce funding for the Dallas Police Department is drawing strong opposition of Dallas voters, according to a new survey released by the Texas Stabilization Impact Fund, a non-partisan political action committee. The telephone survey was conducted by Cherry Communications, a polling firm based…MORE

Tarrant County Deputy Charged with Killing Girlfriend, Tampering with Evidence

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Tarrant County Deputy has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence, according to the Denton Police Department. Denton Police say on August 26th, Deputy Jay Rotter called 911 to report his girlfriend had shot herself. Police say detectives found evidence that linked the 36-year-old deputy to the death of his girlfriend and…MORE

Carrollton Fire Department Mourns Death of Longtime Captain

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A memorial service will be held later this weekend for a long-time North Texas fire Captain. Carrollton Fire-Rescue Captain Lee Holbert died this week after suffering a stroke earlier this month while on duty. Assistant Carrollton Fire Chief Debbie Carpenter said Captain Holbert served the community for decades. “Captain Holbert would have…MORE

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