AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that he has called a special legislative session to convene on July 8. The Governor previously announced plans to hold two separate special sessions. One of them, expected in the fall, was to be related to COVID-19 funds and redistricting. The other is believed to include…… MORE
911 Dispatch Shortage Impacts North Texas Police Departments
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the largest Police Departments in North Texas are working to overcome a national shortage of 9-1-1 dispatchers. The shortage has resulted in several delayed responses from Dallas Police. City Council woman Cara Mendelsohn said Tuesday that department leadership has taken action to implement a signing bonus for dispatchers. “But we’ve got…… MORE
COVID Vaccine Site at Fair Park to Close in July
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The days are numbered for the COVID-19 vaccination site at Fair Park. Officials with Dallas County said this week that the vaccine mega hub will close July 17. The site had it struggles when it first opened, but Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said the Fair Park location became one of the…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: SCOTUS Sides With Players, Allows More Benefits
With this decision, NCAA players won’t be limited to the amount of academic benefits they can receive by their school. Up to this point, they’ve been capped at the amount of their tuition. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Hypocrisy in the Left? Rhode Island Dem Belongs to White-Exclusive Club
Sheldon Whitehouse, a senator from Rhode Island, is facing backlash for being a member of an all-white beach club in his state, despite being aware of it. He told a reporter that it’s a “tradition” in his state. The WBAP Morning News had thoughts on this. … MORE