In speaking with CBS News, former President George W. Bush says that he hopes that the rhetoric regarding immigration and immigrants will be toned down, and that Congress can begin doing their job, rather than relying on executive orders. … MORE
State Health Officials Launch Massive Ad Campaign to Get More Residents Vaccinated Against COVID-19
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – State health officials are pouring money into an effort to get more Texans vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the Associated Press, they’ll spend $1.5 million on radio and television ads including commercials aimed at specific groups of Texans who are the least likely to be vaccinated based on research. State Health Officials…… MORE
Federal Government Utilizing Athletic Complex at Fair Park as Border Crossings Surge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A second facility in Dallas is being used as a temporary site to hold migrant children who test positive for COVID-19. A temporary shelter, operated by the Federal government, was opened at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center last month. That facility can hold more than 2,000 migrant teenagers, according to U.S.…… MORE
Denton Police Asks FBI-Dallas to Review 2020 Officer-Involved-Shooting of a UNT Student
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police Chief Frank Dixon has asked the FBI-Dallas to conduct an independent review of the facts in the police shooting death of UNT student Darius Tarver last year. The 23-year old Tarver was shot on Jan. 21, 2020, after residents at an apartment complex reported a man smashing light fixtures…… MORE
2 Federal Agencies Probe Tesla Crash With No Driver in Houston; Elon Musk Chimes In
DETROIT (AP) – Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a Tesla near Houston in which local authorities say no one was behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they will send investigation teams to Spring, Texas, to look into…… MORE