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Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Rep. John Lewis Who Lies in State at US Capitol

Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Rep. John Lewis Who Lies in State at US Capitol

WASHINGTON-AP (WBAP/KLIF) – Congressional leaders have praised the late congressman John Lewis as a moral force for the nation in a Capitol Rotunda memorial service rich with symbolism and punctuated by the booming, recorded voice of the civil rights icon. In a solemn display of bipartisan unity Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Lewis “the…MORE

Texas Organizers Say Local Police Did Not Protect Protesters

Texas Organizers Say Local Police Did Not Protect Protesters

WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) — Community leaders say local law enforcement in Texas did not protect protesters from opposing groups after weekend rallies turned violent. Local law enforcement disbanded a protest in Weatherford over the removal of a Confederate monument, saying it was unlawful after a confrontation with counter-protesters. But organizer Tony Crawford, of Parker County…MORE

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Requirements for Upcoming School Year

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Requirements for Upcoming School Year

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Some Texas students will catch another break this school year. Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that grade promotion requirements related to the state of texas assessments of academic readiness, a-k-a staar test for students in 5th and 8th grades have been waived. . Normally, schools will take into account a students staar…MORE

Denton County Health Provides Recommendation to County School Districts to Delay In-Person Instruction

Denton County Health Provides Recommendation to County School Districts to Delay In-Person Instruction

DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Public Health Department has issued recommendations to independent school districts within Denton County to delay face to face instruction until September 8th. DCPH Director Dr. Matt Richardson says it’s not a mandate or an order, but all schools are strongly urged to follow these recommendations. “It’s really due to…MORE

Texans Warned of Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Non-Existent PPE

Texans Warned of Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Non-Existent PPE

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton, in partnership with the Department of Justice, are warning Texans about several fraudulent schemes involving masks, personal protection equipment, and other COVID-19 related equipment. Authorities are warning Texans to exercise increased due diligence and caution when dealing with new suppliers or vendors, especially when using a third-party broker. “As demand for PPE increases, scammers…MORE