DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Infectious Disease experts at UT Southwestern explain why are seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. UTSW Dr. Brad Cutrell said this surge is driven by two main factors: The Delta Variant, which is more contagious and lagging vaccination rates. Cutrell said the total number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in…… MORE
Dallas Cowboys Return to West Coast for Training Camp
OXNARD (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys officially kicked off the start of training camp in Oxnard, California on Wednesday. The team held camp in Frisco last year because of COVID restrictions. Owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that most employees have been vaccinated for COVID-19. “Everybody here in what we call tier 1, tier 2, and…… MORE
Fort Worth PD Dealing with Excessive Force Lawsuits
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -Fort Worth police are being accused of using excessive force. In the past two month, the police force has been accused of failing to properly train officers, leading to excess force in at least three separate lawsuits. One lawsuit even claims the department used deadly force. At this moment there are five ongoing…… MORE
Governor Abbott Ceremonially Signs Anti-Fentanyl Legislation Into Law
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott made good on his promise on Wednesday to crack down on fentanyl. The Governor ceremonially signed Senate Bill 768 into law at the Crime Stoppers of Houston headquarters. SB 768 enhances criminal penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in Texas. Under this law, the punishment for the manufacture or delivery…… MORE
Pelosi Moves to Block Trump Allies from January 6th Committee
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting two Republicans tapped by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. She cited the “integrity” of the investigation. Pelosi said in a statement Wednesday that she would not accept the appointments of Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, whom…… MORE