BAYTOWN (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for seven people, including three children, after receiving a distress call from a boater last night in Cedar Bayou near Baytown, about 25 miles east of Houston. The Coast Guard said the boater told dispatch the boat was taking on water. All radio communication were lost…… MORE
State Park Reservations Jump With Restriction Loosening
(WBAP/KLIF) — As part of Texas governor Greg Abbott’s “gradual unraveling” of Coronavirus restrictions, state parks are reopening . About 120 people, Monday, made reservations for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the pristine attractions in the Texas hill country. This is the first opportunity for visitors since state parks were temporarily closed earlier…… MORE
Coronavirus Fears Keep Medically Needy Away From E.R.
(WBAP/KLIF) — Medical professionals are concerned that the fear of Coronavirus is causing those needing medical care to avoid getting treatment. According to doctor John Rolland, hospitals are seeing a tremendous reduction in the number of emergency room visits. Rolland says hospitals are doing all they can to reduce the risk of contracting the virus…… MORE
Parker County Judge Wants Businesses Back to Work
(WBAP/KLIF) — After billions of dollars being lost in North Texas due to the COVID-19 business shut-down, many Texans are ready to head back to work. As more reports surface that the Coronavirus doesn’t appear as deadly as first thought, many Texas counties are focusing on people’s livelihoods. Parker County Judge Pat Dean is concerned…… MORE
Temporary Texas Abortion Ban Backed By U.S. District Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — A federal appeals court says Texas can now ban medication abortions as part of the state’s emergency effort to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, last week, temporarily blocked the state’s prohibition on medication abortions. But the panel of three justices voted in favor of…… MORE