FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although the Fort Worth Public Library remains closed due to COVID-19, residents will soon have access to its treasure trove of books. Curbside pickup service will start next Tuesday. Library Director Manya Shorr said patrons will have to call and make an appointment. “They’re going to need to place a…… MORE
HHS Whistleblower: ‘Darkest Winter in Modern History’ if COVID-19 is Not Reigned In
Washington (Westwood One) – A federal government whistleblower, who raised concerns about the nation’s preparedness and response to the coronavirus pandemic, testifies before Congress. Despite White House claims, the U.S. still lacks a comprehensive battle plan against the coronavirus in critical areas including masks, testing, treatments and vaccines, whistleblower Rick Bright warned Thursday in testimony before…… MORE
AMBER ALERT CANCELED: Van Zandt County Teen Found Safe in Kentucky; Alleged Captor Arrested
Van Zandt County (WBAP/KLIF) – There was good news out of Van Zandt County overnight. Captain Tim Scharffenburg with the sheriff’s department announced that 14-year old Willow Sirmans, the subject of an Amber Alert late Wednesday night was found safe in Louisville, Kentucky last night. Sirman’s alleged captor 21-year old Austen Walker arrested. Mathew Desarno,…… MORE
Wet and Stormy Saturday Any Drive-bys need to have shelter handy.
Today, Mostly Cloudy, Windy, Humid, Scattered showers and storms approaching after dark. 88 / 68, Winds S20-25 Saturday, Rain and Thunderstorms, 79 / 66 Heavy rain, Lightning, Damaging Winds and Hail possible. Sunday, Rain ending, Clearing, 83 / 63 Monday, Sunny, 84 /…… MORE
Tensions Rise as Texas Governor Plans to Lift More Rules
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two weeks into the reopening of Texas, coronavirus cases are climbing. New outbreaks still crop up. And at Guero’s Taco Bar in Austin, which offers the occasional celebrity sighting, a log of every diner and where they sat is begrudgingly in the works. “It seems like a huge invasion of privacy,”…… MORE