SAN DIEGO (AP) – Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first cases among such primates– in captivity. The park’s executive director, Lisa Peterson said that eight gorillas at the park are believed to have the virus and several have…… MORE
Trump Heads to Texas Border in Final Days to Showcase Wall
WASHINGTON (AP) — After days out of sight following the Capitol siege, President Donald Trump travels to Texas to trumpet one of the pillars of his presidency: his campaign against illegal immigration. Trump will be flying Tuesday to Alamo, Texas, a city in the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S-Mexican border. The city is named…… MORE
Trump Breaks Silence on Capitol Riot: Blames Antifa; House Minority Leader Disagrees
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump speaking out for the first time since the riots at the Capitol building last week. Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on a GOP conference call on Monday that the president told him that he admits to ‘some’ responsibility of the violent uprising that resulted five deaths, including…… MORE
Mild, Dry Winter Weather this week
Freezing Fog Advisory South, Hill Country, Navarro, Henderson, all the day to Waco. Bridges and overpasses may be covered with an inveible layer of frost or frozen fog. Today, Mostly sunny/ 52 . 50, Winds SW 5-10 Wednesday, Mostly sunny, 59 / 40, Wnds SW10-15 Thursday, Sunny, windy, Milder, 60 / 37 Winds NW 15-20G…… MORE
Pandemic Leaves Texas With $1B Deficit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The coronavirus pandemic has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget. The forecast by Texas Republican Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Monday reflects how the nation’s energy hub remains hampered by a slow economic recovery and a half-million fewer jobs than a year ago. The deficit could result…… MORE