AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling for a safety review of all Texas public schools in the wake of last month’s elementary school massacre in Uvalde. On Wednesday, Governor Abbott sent a letter to Dr. Kathy Martinez-Prather directing the Texas School Safety Center to begin immediately conducting comprehensive school safety reviews to ensure all Texas…… MORE
COVID Cases Increasing in DFW, Concern Over Long-Term Immunity
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to researchers, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in North Texas. According to the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, the positive active COVID-19 case load across Dallas County increased again last week. According to the clinic’s director, Steve Miff, COVID-19 Emergency Department arrivals are seeing proportionate increases. Hospitalizations are increasing…… MORE
Jury Sides with Depp on Lawsuit, Heard on Counterclaim
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) – A jury has awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. It vindicates his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage. The jury also found in favor of Heard, who said she was defamed…… MORE
Governor Greg Abbott Requests Special Legislative Committees In the Wake of Uvalde School Shooting
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – As the Uvalde community begins the harrowing process of recovery in the wake of the school shooting at Robb Elementary that left 19 students and two teachers dead, state lawmakers are looking at ways to prevent a similar attack. On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott sent a joint letter to Lieutenant…… MORE
LULAC Fundraising for the Uvalde Community Going Strong, Pledges Long-Term Support
SOUTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The League of United Latin American Citizens said donations are pouring into the fund it set up for the families of the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers last Tuesday. LULAC CEO Sindy Benavides said…… MORE