DALLAS (AP) — The increasing rates of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Texas are showing steeper jumps than past surges, state health officials said Wednesday as they stressed the need to be fully vaccinated to slow the state’s third wave brought on by the delta variant. In a video conference, Chris Van Deusen,…… MORE
Poor Air Quality
Low-level Ozone concentration, Western wildfire smoke and Saharan sand dust will leave DFW with poor air quality Thursday and Friday. Today, Mostly Sunny, Isolated PM Storms possible, 93 / 76, Winds S8-10 Friday, Sunny, 95 (100) / 76, Winds S8-10 Saturday, Mostly Sunny, Breezy, Humid, 97 (104) / 78, Winds S15-20G Sunday, Mostly Sunny, Windy,…… MORE
J.J. Koch Sues Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas County Commissioner is suing Judge Clay Jenkins for banishing him from a meeting for not wearing a mask. Jenkins ordered a bailiff to remove J.J. Koch from the county commissioner’s meeting for refusing to don a mask. Koch appeared on WBAP’s “Chris Krok Show” Wednesday night to say that Jenkins is “power…… MORE
Cobra snake on the loose in Grand Prairie
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Animal Services is continuing its search to find a missing cobra snake. On Tuesday, Grand Prairie Animal Services responded to a report of a missing snake from a residence in the 1800 block of Cherry Street. The owner noticed his venomous West African Banded Cobra snake, permitted by the State of Texas Parks…… MORE
More North Texas Hospitals Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the major children’s hospitals in DFW announced on Wednesday that they will require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. Children’s Health in Dallas said all employees must be vaccinated by October 1. Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth said every employee, physician, provider, credentialed staff, student, volunteer, contractor and…… MORE
Push to Oust Cuomo Gathers Force as Prosecutors Also Eye Him
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s legislative leaders are signaling that Governor Andrew Cuomo could swiftly face an impeachment trial if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. A growing number of prosecutors also are looking at his conduct. The Democratic governor denies that he made any inappropriate…… MORE
Governor Abbott says Mandates During a Pandemic are “Wrong”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s National Convention and Trade Show in Dallas on Wednesday. During his remarks, the Governor highlighted achievements of the 87th Legislative Session, including COVID-19 liability protections for businesses, anti-human trafficking efforts, and legislation that exempts forgiven paycheck protection program loans…… MORE
Dallas Police Seek Public Help to Catch Serial Bank Robber
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are asking the public to help identify the suspect in a series of bank robberies. Investigators said the man has hit these four banks from June 21 to August 2nd: June 21, 2021, Wells Fargo at 8448 Abrams Road July 12, 2021, Wells Fargo at 14999 Preston Road August 2,…… MORE
Belarus Olympic Sprinter Arrives in Vienna Amid Safety Fears
MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarusian sprinter left Tokyo en route to Europe on Wednesday after resisting an attempt by her Olympic team’s officials to send her home to Belarus, where the athlete said she could be in danger from authorities who have relentlessly cracked down on dissent. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya boarded a plane at Tokyo’s Narita…… MORE
In a Surprising Reversal, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Issues New Eviction Moratorium
The ban announced Tuesday could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid, According to the Associated Press. + Q: Who’s Watching the Tokyo Olympics? A: 40-50% Less People Dave is solo today, while Amy is out sick.… MORE
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