WASHINGTON DC (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Free at-home COVID-19 tests are available to Americans again. The Biden Administration announced Thursday they’re making the kits available to all U.S. households as it unveils its plan to stave off a possible coronavirus surge during the winter. Each household can order four rapid virus tests through the government…… MORE
14 Tornadoes and maybe a Couple More
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 12-15-22 TODAY…SUNNY AND COOL… HIGH NEAR 54 WINDS NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…CLEAR.. LOWS 30-34 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY AND COOLER.. HIGH NEAR 47 / LOWS 28-33 WINDS NORTH 10-15 MPH SATURDAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND COOL… HIGH NEAR 50 / LOW NEAR FREEZING WINDS NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH SUNDAY…INCREASING…… MORE
Governor Abbott Calls for Investigation of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, called for an investigation into the role non-governmental organizations may have in planning and assisting illegal border crossings into Texas. In a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Governor highlighted what he said is necessary for Texas’ vigilant response to a surge of illegal…… MORE
Athena Strand’s Father takes Legal Action
WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The father of the Wise County girl abducted and killed last month near Paradise is suing. According to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, contracted fed-ex driver Tanner Horner admitted to killing Athena strand and dumping her body miles away from her home in Paradise. The lawsuit filed this week by Athena’s…… MORE
14 Tornadoes Confirmed in North Texas Storms
UPDATE (Dec 15, 2022 6 a.m.) (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Services confirms at least 14 tornadoes touched down in North Texas on Monday. The City of Grapevine confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in city limits. GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF) – The national weather service is confirming that at least four tornadoes touched down in Tarrant…… MORE
Fed Raises Key Rate by Half-point and Signals More to Come
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve reinforced its inflation fight by raising its key interest rate for the seventh time this year and signaling more hikes to come. But the Fed announced a smaller hike than it had in its past four meetings at a time when inflation shows signs of easing. Though smaller than…… MORE
Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court Authorizes $19.9 Million in Affordable Housing
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Tarrant County residents in need of affordable housing will have more options soon. The County Commissioners Court authorized $19.9 million out of it’s $32.5 American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars to fund 105 new units in four developments. Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Presbyterian Night…… MORE
AAA Texas Predicts 3rd Busiest Holiday Travel Year in Two Decades
(WBAP/KLIF) — Experts expects nearly 113 million Americans will wrap up 2022 travel by land, air and sea. This year is expected to be the third busiest holiday travel year in over two decades. AAA Texas began tracking travel data in 2000, and indicates that nearly 112.9-million people will travel 50 miles or more away…… MORE
“Texas 7” Death Row Inmate Could Get New Trial
(WBAP/KLIF) — A judge says a “Texas 7” death row inmate deserves a new trial. 49-year-old Randy Halprin was 23 when he and six other escaped prisoners brutally shot and killed Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins on Christmas Eve in 2000. The Dallas County resident was convicted and sentenced to death in 2003 for his…… MORE
American Airlines to Resume International Flights to Japan
(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas airline is resuming international flights from DFW. The travel industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence of that was recently announced by Fort-Worth based American Airlines, as the company will resume flights to Tokyo, Japan, during the summer of 2023. It’s been three years since American Airlines offered…… MORE
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