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The Latest: Trump Wins N. Carolina, Hits 232 Electoral Votes

The Latest: Trump Wins N. Carolina, Hits 232 Electoral Votes

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has won North Carolina and its 15 electoral votes, staving off a hard-fought challenge by Democratic nominee Joe Biden and holding the battleground state for Republicans. Trump’s victory in North Carolina brings him to 232 electoral votes. Biden, who was declared the winner of the election on Nov. 7,…MORE

More Fallout for Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton

More Fallout for Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) -Several former employees have filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton after they say he retaliated against them for saying he abused his office to help a campaign donor. The suit says Paxton responded to the report immediately and with ferocity, as though he was trying consciously to show Texans exactly…MORE

Texas Department of State Health Services to Allocate Initial Shipment of COVID-19 Antibody Therapy to Hospitals Statewide

Texas Department of State Health Services to Allocate Initial Shipment of COVID-19 Antibody Therapy to Hospitals Statewide

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A COVID-19 therapy will be distributed to acute care hospitals statewide as early as next week. Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that the Texas Department of State Health Services is allocating an initial shipment of Eli Lily & Company’s monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…MORE

TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Begins Monday

TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Begins Monday

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – TxDOT’s 18th annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign encouraging Texans to buckle up on the road begins Monday. According to the Agency, the number people who died in car accidents while not wearing a seat belt decreased by six percent compared to 2018. 925 drivers and passengers were killed on Texas roadways…MORE

New Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool For Travelers

New Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool For Travelers

(WBAP/KLIF) –  If you plan to travel to attend a traditional Thanksgiving Day gathering, you can assess your covid risk at your destination with a new tool developed by Georgia Tech.  It lets you see the risk of coming into contact with a person who has covid-19, based on the county you plan to travel…MORE