President Trump has signed an executive order that condemns China, and holds them accountable for the actions taken in Hong Kong. The Heritage Foundation’s Jim Carafano joined the WBAP Morning News to explain what this means, and how it affects us. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Governor Abbott Says Masks Could Help, Hospital Capacity Monitored
In an interview with Rick Roberts, Governor Greg Abbott said that masks should be worn if you are out in public, and that it could help stop the virus. He also says that the two factors that will decide a shutdown are hospital bed capacity, and death rate. … MORE
Addison Cancels Oktoberfest Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fans of the popular Oktoberfest in Addison will have to wait until next year to take part in the German-themed festival. The town of Addison announced Tuesday it’s canceled the multi-day event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Oktoberfest, which was scheduled from September 17th-20th, attracts massive crowds for its food, live…… MORE
Trump Adm. to Hospitals: Report COVID-19 Data to HHS Instead of CDC; 4 Former CDC Officials Speak Out
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump has reportedly told hospitals to send data on coronavirus patients to the Trump administration instead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The move takes effect today (Wednesday 7/15/2020), according to a new guidance quietly posted on the Department of Health and Human Services website. Michael Caputo with HHS confirmed…… MORE
Do Unemployment Benefit Overpayments Have to Be Paid Back? Maybe, Maybe Not
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Workforce Commission addresses questions about over-payments of unemployment benefits. In a Facebook post TWC spokesman Cisco Gamez addressed a Houston Chronicle report which brought to light a 1978 judicial ruling stating that over-payments caused by TWC error do not have to be repaid. Gamez had said in a previous…… MORE