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A COVID-19 Surge Team Is Heading To El Paso

A COVID-19 Surge Team Is Heading To El Paso

El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is sending a surge team of medical professionals to El Paso to deal with an ongoing wave of COVID-19 cases. The 75 doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists will be accompanied by a supply of extra personal protective equipment to help El Paso hospitals meet the rapidly increasing number…MORE

Tens Of Thousands Cast Ballots On First Day Of early Voting

Tens Of Thousands Cast Ballots On First Day Of early Voting

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County’s Elections Department says the first day of early voting brought tens of thousands of voters to the polls. The count when the polls closed was 56,257 ballots cast in Dallas County. That, of course, does not include any of the other counties in Texas. The elections department says the polls…MORE

Better Business Bureau Tips to Avoid Election Scams

Better Business Bureau Tips to Avoid Election Scams

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As early voting is underway the Better Business Bureau is warning North Texans about election scams. Amy Rasor with the Fort Worth BBB said the number of registered voters increased this year, so expect to see more scams. “Voting scams can take many forms, including robocalls asking for donations to a political…MORE

Dallas County GOP Wants Answers Regarding $15M Grant to Elections Administration

Dallas County GOP Wants Answers Regarding $15M Grant to Elections Administration

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas County Commissioners Court is still looking into how they’ll spend a $15 million grant received from the Center for Technology and Civic Life for the November Election. During Monday’s meeting, the Commissioners Court was supposed to address the grant used for PPE, equipment and other things needed for early voting and…MORE

Jill Biden Visits Dallas, Urges Texans to Vote

Jill Biden Visits Dallas, Urges Texans to Vote

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Democrat leaders in Texas spent Tuesday afternoon working to made good on a pledge to turn the state blue. Congressman Colin Allred, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, and others were joined by Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, for a “Get Out the Vote” Rally at Fair Park. As…MORE