Today, AM Fog clearing, Mostly Cloudy, Windy, Humid, 81 / 57, Winds SE10-20 Wednesday, Severe Storms possible early AM, 71 / 44, Winds shifting W20-35G Thursday, Sunny, WIndy, 64 / 45, Winds NW 20-30G Friday, Sunny, Breezy, 65 / 45, Winds N10-20 Saturday, Sunny and Mild, 70 / 47… MORE
Hospitalizations in Texas From COVID-19 Continue to Drop
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas has dropped below 4,000 for the first time since October. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services on Monday reported 3,980 hospitalizations. State health officials also reported 1,610 new confirmed and probable cases and 27 additional deaths from the coronavirus. Over…… MORE
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Correct Energy Overages Charged After Winter Storm
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Senate passed a bill to authorize the reversal of $16 billion in overcharges after the winter storm. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says the bill requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order a “correction of prices”. “The governor called on us to do it, we’ve done it,” said Patrick. Governor…… MORE
Love Field Awarded Millions in Covid Relief Bill
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Love Field Airport will receive more than $15.5M in Coronavirus Relief Funds. The Dallas airfield was awarded two federal grants totaling $15,586,214 in relief funds following the economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding, which was appropriated by Congress in December as part of the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental…… MORE
Governor Abbott Prioritizes Election Integrity this Legislative Session
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is prioritizing election integrity legislation this session. The Governor named election integrity as an emergency legislative item earlier this year and doubled down on his priorities during a briefing Monday in Houston. He was joined by Senator Paul Bettencourt and Representative Briscoe Cain, who have both filed several pieces of…… MORE