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Arlington’s General Motors Partners with CVS to Offer Flu Shots to Local Employees

Arlington’s General Motors Partners with CVS to Offer Flu Shots to Local Employees

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- As many workers continue to head back to work amid the Covid-19 pandemic, community employers like Arlington’s General Motors are making it much easier for local employees to get a flu vaccine this year. Doctor Jeffery Hess, GM’s Corporate Medical Director said GM is partnering with CVS to provide flu immunizations at gm…MORE

Dallas-based Ride Share Company is Expanding During a Pandemic

Dallas-based Ride Share Company is Expanding During a Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas-based ride share company is expanding in the midst of a pandemic. Alto first opened in Dallas, then expanded in Fort Worth and just this week, the company has decided to bring it’s fleet to Houston. The company is now offering pre-scheduled rides in the city, and Houston residents will be able…MORE

The Metroplex Hits More Than 153,000 Positive COVID Tests

The Metroplex Hits More Than 153,000 Positive COVID Tests

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Coronavirus pandemic continues to loosen its grip on the Lone Star State, as Thursday’s positive test numbers hit below 3,900.  Dallas county reported 143 new positive test results, Tarrant county listed 301, Collin county 100 newly found positives, and Denton county had 91. 62 of Denton county’s positive tests came from active…MORE

County Commissioner Charged in Alleged Texas Vote Harvesting Scheme

County Commissioner Charged in Alleged Texas Vote Harvesting Scheme

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Thursday that authorities arrested Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown, and three others on charges in connection with an organized vote harvesting scheme during the 2018 Democratic primary election. To increase the pool of ballots needed to swing the race in Brown’s favor, the Paxton said the group targeted young, able-bodied voters to…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Legislative Proposal on Public Safety

Governor Abbott Announces Legislative Proposal on Public Safety

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced new legislative proposals on Thursday to combat riot violence and protect public safety. The Governor was joined at the Dallas Police Association by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senator Kelly Hancock, Representatives Angie Chen Button, Justin Holland, Candy Noble, Matt Shaheen, and members of the Dallas Police Association. “The Constitution guarantees the right…MORE