In contrast to Dallas, Fort Worth ISD announces they will hold in-person classes right away. In a statement, FWISD Superintendent Kent Scribner says “we believe the best place for a child to learn is in the classroom with a teacher.” FWISD is offering a choice of in-person or online learning. But what happens if the…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Does Joe Biden Want To Defund Police?
Tom Homan, former Acting Director of ICE, joins Scott Sidway to discuss the President’s position on the police reform movement and what Joe Biden brings to the table. Homan says for every dollar you take away from police, you get less protection. Politicians like Biden and Pelosi should lead by example and reduce their own…… MORE
American Airlines Unveils Touchless Kiosks
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth based American Airlines is introducing new touchless kiosks for checking bags if you’re flying alone. Now, you can print your bag tags without touching an airport kiosk when flying in the U.S. Here how it works: You check in for your flight on aa.com in the American Airlines app…… MORE
4,000 Covid Deaths in Texas, but Houston is Leveling Off
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas surpassed 4,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic Monday but officials in Houston, one of the hardest-hit cities in the U.S., say they are cautiously optimistic about recent trends following weeks of alarming surges at hospitals. Texas reported more than 7,400 confirmed new cases and at least 62 new deaths. The…… MORE
COVID-19 is Raging in a Fort Worth Women’s Prison
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Bureau of Prisons reports more than 500 women at the Carswell Federal Medical Prison in Fort Worth have tested positive for COVID-19. That’s close to half of the 1,100 women incarcerated there. Only the federal prison in Seagoville has more infected inmates: 1,132 as of Monday. So far, two women…… MORE