RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – More North Texas school districts announced plans on Monday to offer virtual learning for students under 12 who aren’t eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Richardson ISD and Plano ISD join Frisco ISD in offering a virtual learning option for students in early learning through 6th grade. “Until a vaccine is widely…… MORE
New Vaccination Locations in Fort Worth To Combat Rise in COVID Cases / Hospitalizations
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – According to City Officials in Fort Worth, the number of COVID-19 cases has gone from three to four hundred a week, up to three to four thousand a week, within the last month. There’s also an up tick in the number of hospitalizations. The city’s health director Brandon Bennett said “99.5%…… MORE
Pentagon to Require COVID Vaccine for All Troops by September 15
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by September 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says in his…… MORE
Dallas ISD Requires Masks in Defiance of an Order from Governor Abbott
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Independent School District plans to violate Governor Abbott’s order that stops schools from requiring masks. According to the DFW Hospital Council, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, especially among children, continues to rise in North Texas. Because of that, Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa announced on Monday that he…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: There Are More Jobs Available Than People Needing Jobs… So What’s the Problem?
There’s nearly 1 million more jobs available than there are people who need them, yet many businesses are desperate for workers. Why is this a problem? … MORE