News of new COVID variants are widely circulating, but Texas A&M Chief Virologist Dr. Ben Neuman says that the new variants aren’t anything to worry about in regards to being stronger or more deadly, and that the vaccines will do their job.… MORE
WBAP Morning News: It’s Throwback Thursday! Shorty Lavender’s Been Online Dating…
America’s favorite four feet of fun guy, Shorty Lavender, is back for today’s throwback. We went back to 2005, when Shorty tried computer dating…… MORE
Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins Resigns
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The shakeup at embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office continues. Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins tendered his resignation Tuesday, January 12th and will remain in his position until February 1st. In a statement, Hawkins didn’t specify why he was leaving but praised Paxton as a “stalwart advocate for Texas.” Paxton…… MORE
Chris Salcedo Show: Why Is Parler Responsible for The Capitol Riot, But Facebook Isn’t for Others?
If Parler is being canceled over allegations that they helped incite the violence at the Capitol building, Chris wants to know why Facebook, Twitter, Google and other aren’t being held responsible in the same way for BLM riots earlier last year. … MORE
Portion of Dallas Street to be Renamed in Honor of Botham Jean
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A portion of Lamar Street in Dallas is being renamed after the late Botham Jean. Jean was shot and killed inside his apartment on Lamar in September of 2018 by former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger who was convicted of murder. Jean’s mother, Allison Jean, urged the Dallas City Council to approve…… MORE