Dallas-Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Mayor Jim Ross and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson are among 139 other mayors in 37 states who have signed onto a letter supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. The letter calls on the Senate to pass the legislation protecting the right to vote, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram.…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have to figure out whether to play quarterback Dak Prescott and the other stars and starters with only playoff seeding at stake in the finale of the first 17-game regular season at Philadelphia. The offense could use the time to figure out what happened to the unit that…… MORE
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – As the covid-19 omicron variant continues to spread in North Texas, the University of Texas at Dallas is adjusting its calendar. According to UTD, the highly contagious omicron variant of coronavirus is now projected to account for 92% of current COVID-19 infections in a multistate region that includes Texas. As a result,…… MORE
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s is isolating after testing positive for COVID, according to his campaign. “Governor Patrick experienced mild symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 last week,” said Patrick Campaign Senior Advisor, Allen Blakemore. “He has subsequently tested negative and is completing his quarantine period.” According to Blakemore, Patrick’s symptoms were…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 12 through 15 to be able to get Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. The booster shots are already recommended for everyone 16 and older. In addition to expanding the eligibility age groups, the FDA on Monday also…… MORE