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Governor: Virus Tests May Increase as Texas Schools Reopen

Governor: Virus Tests May Increase as Texas Schools Reopen

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that coronavirus testing in Texas could increase as schools reopen amid a sharp drop-off in the number of tests in recent weeks. Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in…MORE

Governors React to Trump’s Unemployment Plan; States Must Cover 25% of Benefit Extension

Governors React to Trump’s Unemployment Plan; States Must Cover 25% of Benefit Extension

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – There are questions surrounding the President Trump‘s memorandum regarding his extension of unemployment benefits. It calls for states to anti up $100 of the $400 extension. On Monday, the Texas Workforce Commission issued a statement to multiple news outlets that it’s “currently reviewing the presidential memorandum and will provide additional information as…MORE

Trump Abruptly Escorted From Briefing After Shooting near WH

Trump Abruptly Escorted From Briefing After Shooting near WH

(AP) – President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a coronavirus briefing Monday afternoon. He returned minutes later, saying there was a “shooting” outside the White House that was “under control.” Trump says, “There was an actual shooting and…MORE

Fort Worth Police Searching for Woman Last Seen at Watauga Rd. Bingo Hall

Fort Worth Police Searching for Woman Last Seen at Watauga Rd. Bingo Hall

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-The Fort Worth Police Department needs your help locating a missing woman they say is in danger. Police are looking for Carolyn Kay Riggins, a 69 year old black woman who was last seen on July 11th at the Watauga Road Bingo Hall. Shes 5’9″, 200 pounds and has a brown curly wig (natural…MORE