Sulphur Springs (WBAP/KLIF) – 144 leaders of the northeast Texas Republican Party have selected state senator Pat Fallon to take John Ratcliffe’s place in Washington. Ratcliffe resigned his seat as Texas 4th district Congressman to become President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. Fallon will now be on the ballot in Ratcliffe’s place in November. Fallon…… MORE
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration for All of Texas
DALLAS – Governor Greg Abbott has extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Governor Abbott says, ” Renewing the disaster declaration will provide communities with the resources they need to respond to COVID-19″ The Governor continues to urge Texans to do their part to slow the spread of the…… MORE
President Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders Providing Relief To Millions of Americans During Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – U.S. President Donald Trump held a press conference this afternoon at Bedminster Golf Resort in New Jersey, which he owns. Immediately following the president’s remarks, he signed executive orders that could help millions of Americans suffering during the current COVID-19 crisis. Coronavirus stimulus talks broke down in Washington on Friday, as…… MORE
A Longtime Adviser to Two Presidents Has Died
WASHINGTON (AP) – A longtime adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush has died. Brent Scowcroft was 95. A spokesperson for the late President Bush says Scowcroft died Thursday of natural causes at his home in Falls Church, Virginia. Scowcroft was the only person to serve as national security adviser to two different…… MORE
With 300 New Coronavirus Deaths, Governor Abbott is Urging Texans To Get a Flu Shot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas health officials say the approaching flu season threatens to further strain hospitals still dealing with thousands of coronavirus patients. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday urged the public to not wait on getting flu vaccinations this year. He made the appeal as Texas reported more than 300 confirmed new deaths…… MORE
Trial Has Begun In Venezuela For Six American Oil Executives
Caracas, Venezuela (AP) – A Venezuela court has begun the trial of six American oil executives accused of corruption more than two years ago. Defense attorney Jesus Loreto said Friday that the case has taken on a new sense of urgency. The six executives of Houston based Citgo refineries were arrested in late 2017 after…… MORE
Some Texas Nursing Homes May Now Allow Visitors
Austin (AP) – State officials are loosening their prohibition on visitors to some long term care centers as the number of new COVID-19 infections continues to slowly but steadily decline. Physical contact between visitors and residents will still be prohibited. However, limited indoor and outdoor visits to long term care centers will be allowed at…… MORE
Special Election In Texas’ 4th Congressional District
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican Party in northeast Texas is conducting a very special election. About 150 county and precinct chairs who live in Texas’ 4th Congressional District are selecting a replacement for Congressman John Ratcliffe who resigned his seat in the U.S. House to become President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. It is not…… MORE
PETA Calls to Suspend Upcoming Races at Lone Star Park Due to Extreme Heat
GRAND PRAIRE (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Horse racing at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie is scheduled to take place August 9th, but with temperatures reaching the upper 90’s, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, aka PETA, have requested that races be postponed. Senior Vice President of PETA Kathy Guillermo says three horses die in…… MORE
Lawyers for Amber Guyger Asking for Conviction to be Overturned
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fifth Court of Appeals is being asked to consider a lesser charge in the case of former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger. Guyger is serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted last year of Murder in the 2018 shooting death of Botham Jean. Guyger claims she shot Jean after mistaking his…… MORE
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