According to a new poll, 78% of Americans say they will pay more for products that aren’t created in China. Chris Salcedo says buying their goods could reward China, despite COVID-19 being their fault. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Texas AG Ken Paxton Wins Appeal, Battle Over Mail-In Ballots Continues
After a Federal Judge ruled that voting by mail would be allowed, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed, and won the decision… MORE
Texas Congressman to Become New Director of National Intelligence
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Republican representative John Ratcliffe will almost certainly become President Trump’s newest Director of National Intelligence today. The U.S. Senate will vote on Ratcliffe’s nomination, and while the vote is expected to fall almost entirely along party lines, that will be enough to confirm him. Ratcliffe was almost guaranteed confirmation when democrats…… MORE
Classes resume at UT Austin in three months
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – UT Austin has announced on-campus, fall classes will resume as scheduled August 26. The university’s calendar will then continue as previously scheduled until Thanksgiving break. After Thanksgiving the school’s exams and other activities will be conducted remotely. The idea is to head off a wave of COVID-19, that is expected to rebound…… MORE
Dallas dog parks re-open Friday
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas dog parks will re-open Friday, as will the city’s skate and disc golf parks, but there are some restrictions. Groups must keep to a maximum of 15 people. To make sure they do, the Parks Department will rotate staff from recreation centers to pavilions at parks across the city. The Parks…… MORE