Today, PtCldy, Hot, Humid, 98 (105) / 79, Winds NE5-10 Tuesday, Hot and Humid, 99 (103) / 78 Wednesday, Sunny, 99 / 77 Thursday, Sunny, 96 / 78 Friday, Sunny, 97 / 77… MORE
Novavax Vaccine Highly Effective Against Covid Variants
(AP) – Vaccine maker Novavax says its shot is highly effective against COVID-19 and also protects against variants. The Maryland-based company on Monday announced results from a large, late-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico that found its vaccine was about 90% effective. Preliminary data also showed it was safe. Novavax previously released results from…… MORE
BLUE ALERT: Wise County Authorities Searching For Suspect Who Shot a Rhome Police Officer
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Blue Aert on behalf of the Wse Cunty Sheriff’s Office for the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a Rhme Police officer. Royce Edward Wood is 43 years old and described as a white male, 6 feet-2 inches tall, 200 pounds,…… MORE
MedStar Ambulance Broadsided While Heading to Emergency Call; 4 Hurt
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Three Medstar crew member were among those injured when the ambulance they were riding in was hit and knocked over by another vehicle. The accident happened at the intersection of Hemphill and I-820 in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon. Medstar says their crew was responding to an emergency call with sirens…… MORE
Wouldn’t You Rather Take The Heartland Flyer on a Longer Ride From Fort Worth?
Mission, Kan. (AP) – Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal infrastructure funding will get the the long-discussed route off the ground. The project, which is among 39 new routes that Amtrak has proposed, calls for extending the Heartland Flyer. The train now travels south…… MORE
Mesa, Arizona PD to Settle with Grandbury, Texas Parents Whose Son was Killed by Officer
PHOENIX (AP) – The parents of a Texas man fatally shot five years ago by a Mesa police officer at an Arizona hotel has agreed to settle legal claims against the city over their son’s death. The Arizona Republic reports that the city has declined to reveal how much it will pay to settle the…… MORE
Biden to Return Diverted Border Wall Money
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Donald Trump’s signature border wall project would lose much of its funding as well as the fast-track status that enabled it to bypass environmental regulations under a new Biden administration plan. President Joe Biden suspended construction of the wall upon taking office while it reviewed the project, angering Republicans in…… MORE
Wouldn’t You Rather Take A Train?
Mission, Kan. (AP) – Proponents of expanding passenger rail service through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas hope an anticipated influx of federal infrastructure funding will get the the long-discussed route off the ground. The project, which is among 39 new routes that Amtrak has proposed, calls for extending the Heartland Flyer. The train now travels south…… MORE
$28 Million For The Ultimate E Ticket Ride
Cape Canaveral (AP) – The price to ride a rocket into space next month with Jeff Bezos and his brother is a cool $28 million. That was the winning bid during Saturday’s live online auction. The Amazon founder’s rocket company, Blue Origin, did not disclose the winner’s name. That identity will be revealed closer to…… MORE
Governor: Texas is Going to Build a New Border Barrier
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has offered scarce details on his plans to construct new barriers along the border with Mexico. It remained unclear Friday how much barrier Texas would erect or where or when it would be installed on the state’s 1,200-mile border with Mexico. Abbott has made immigration a central…… MORE
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