AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A below-average number of new COVID-19 cases was reported Wednesday, while deaths matched the Texas average, according to state health officials. Even with the addition of 160 previously unreported cases added to the 3,262 new cases reported Wednesday, the total fell well short of the seven-day rolling average of 3,699 computed…… MORE
Texas Congressman Kevin Brady Retires
Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Congressman Kevin Brady says he will not run for re-election in 2022. Brady has represented the 8th Congressional District north of Houston since 1997. His announcement makes him the most senior house Republican to retire from Congress at this point in the 2022 mid-term election cycle.… MORE
Texas Restaurant Association Launches Effort to Vaccinate Hospitality Workers
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Restaurant Association and its partners are launching a multi-city initiative to vaccinate tens of thousands of hospitality workers across the state. “There is an urgency to vaccinate our restaurant workers who are serving guests every day in the dining rooms of Texas,” said Dr. Emily Williams Knight, President and CEO of…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Only TWO Flu Cases in Dallas County?!
The Flu Season has come and gone, and only TWO flu cases were reported in Dallas, as opposed to the thousands we typically have. Patty Olinger, infectious disease analyst, joined the WBAP Morning News to give her take as to why we’ve seen the drop.… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Throwback Thursday! Fan-Favorite Sam From Sales!
Sam from Sales is back for today’s Throwback Thursday! He went on a cruise once… and it wasn’t the best. You won’t believe how bad it was! … MORE