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Security May Soon Be Increased At The Texas Capitol

Security May Soon Be Increased At The Texas Capitol

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature is working on a multi-million dollar plan to beef up security at the state capitol. Flower Mound Republican Senator Jane Nelson says the plan would cost $39 million over a two year period, and would provide capitol security with more bomb-sniffing dogs, 74 new hires, and additional gear such…MORE

Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Center Open at Allen ISD’s Eagle Stadium

Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Center Open at Allen ISD’s Eagle Stadium

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF)- The Allen Independent School District has partnered with the City of Allen and the Allen Fire Department (AFD) to assist with the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Allen ISD has designated the parking lot at Eagle Stadium as an official distribution location for the Allen Fire Department to administer vaccinations. The vaccine is…MORE

Congressman Ron Wright Under Quarantine, Working from Home

Congressman Ron Wright Under Quarantine, Working from Home

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A U.S. Congressman from North Texas announced on Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Republican Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) of Arlington said he learned Thursday that he tested positive for the virus after coming in contact with an individual with the virus last week. “I am experiencing minor symptoms, but overall, I…MORE

A Home Security Tech is Charged with Spying on his Customers

A Home Security Tech is Charged with Spying on his Customers

Dallas (WBAP / KLIF) An ADT technician has pleaded guilty to hacking home security footage and spying on customers. After an investigation by the Dallas field office of the FBI, ADT home security tech Telesforo Aviles pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking into the private video feeds of his customers. Mr. Aviles now faces up to…MORE

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Site Rolled Out in Garland

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccination Site Rolled Out in Garland

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The COVID-19 vaccination site in Garland was up and running on Thursday. White tents were set up in the parking lot of Homer B Johnson stadium at the drive thru vaccine mega-center and Police were directing traffic. “We wanted to do it as a drive-up because we thought it was safer and…MORE