Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Sen. Lindsey Graham has tested positive for the coronavirus. The South Carolina Republican is the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated. Graham said in a statement Monday afternoon that he “started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night” and went to the doctor Monday morning. Graham said…… MORE
State and Local Officials Celebrate the Early Completion of the $370 million I-635/SH 121 Project
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and NorthGate Constructors celebrate the completion of the I-635/SH 121 Interchange Project north of DFW Airport. This $370 million project widened SH 121 to accommodate a new interchange and new direct connectors for FM 2499 and SH 26 to reduce congestion and improve safety in the area.…… MORE
A Staggered Start to the School Year Begins in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas school district is beginning the school year in phases. Students and staff at five Dallas ISD schools returned to the classroom on Monday for what will be a longer year than others in the district will have. “These five schools are pioneers in getting caught up from learning loss,”…… MORE
Dallas County District Judge Requires Masks in Court Buildings
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A District Judge in Dallas county is requiring masks inside the court room. Judge Maricela Moore issued an order requiring masks be worn inside all county court buildings as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in North Texas. The order includes the George Allen Building, the Frank Crowley Courthouse,…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Masks, Masks, and More Masks…
Now that the Delta variant is becoming for front-of-mind for many, the mask discussion is becoming a debate once again. Hal Jay says that he noticed all of the places he went to over the weekend had an abundance of them. What have you noticed? … MORE