(WBAP/KLIF) — Authorities say a fire aboard a decommissioned offshore oil rig platform briefly trapped nine shipyard workers until they were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter. A Coast Guard spokesman says the fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m., Thursday, at a shipyard in Sabine Pass, where the Texas-Louisiana border meets the Gulf of…… MORE
Chris Krok Show: Ukraine and the Human Factor
Our absolute disaster of a president is, once again, messing things up. Any action he offers up is too little too late. One thing we must realize is that there is a human factor. Imagine if this was happening here. Imagine fleeing your home because of an invasion. … MORE
Chris Krok Show: Dr. Ron Harris on People of Ukraine
Dr. Ronald Harris, a broadcasting legend here in the DFW area, joins The Chris Krok Show to talk about his ministry and some stories of his travels to Ukraine helping citizens. Thoughts and prayers and help is needed for the people of Ukraine.… MORE
CDC to Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter. That will mean most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. The new metrics will still consider caseloads, but also take into…… MORE
Biden Hits Russia with New Sanctions, says Putin ‘Chose’ War
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his action. The sanctions target Russian banks, oligarchs and high-tech sectors, Biden said. The United States…… MORE