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Oath Keepers Founder Remains In Jail

Oath Keepers Founder Remains In Jail

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – The founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group will remain in jail at least until a court hearing next Thursday. Stewart Rhodes made his initial court appearance in Plano on Friday,. That was one day after his arrest on charges he plotted with others to attack the U.S. Capitol…MORE

All Western Parade Canceled

All Western Parade Canceled

Saturday’s All Western Parade in Fort Worth had to be canceled because of cold temperatures and high winds. The official high temperature for the day was recorded at midnight, then was forecast to fall throughout the day. The National Weather Service says the low temperatures combined with 55 mile an hour wind gusts would create…MORE

Federal COVID Testing Website Launches Next Week, 4 Tests Per Home

Federal COVID Testing Website Launches Next Week, 4 Tests Per Home

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday. The announcement on Friday comes as the administration looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home. Americans shouldn’t expect a rapid turn-around on…MORE

New Texas Voting Law Snags US Citizens, Mail Ballot Requests

New Texas Voting Law Snags US Citizens, Mail Ballot Requests

AUSTIN (AP) – The impact of a sweeping new voting law that Republicans pushed through last year over Democrats’ protests is drawing fire again. Thousands of Texans, including some U.S. citizens, have received letters saying they have been flagged as potential non-citizens who could be kicked off voting rolls. And local elections officials say hundreds…MORE

New Management, More Events Coming to Esports Stadium Arlington

New Management, More Events Coming to Esports Stadium Arlington

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The largest turnkey esports facility in North America, Esports Stadium Arlington, is turning to new management to start the new year: North Texas-based Envy Gaming Inc. Envy, which owns professional esports teams, operates content creation networks and has a live and digital events business, completed an agreement to acquire the operating contract for Esports Stadium Arlington from Esports Venues LLC, a group previously…MORE