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Texas Congressman Visits Taiwan Amid Concern of Chinese Military Action

Texas Congressman Visits Taiwan Amid Concern of Chinese Military Action

(WBAP/KLIF) — Tensions between Taiwan and China are increasing, and that could affect Texas. Taiwan is one of the state’s biggest trading partners, conducting $7-billion a year in business with Texas companies. U.S. Representative Collin Allred shared a strong message to China, if they take military action to reclaim Taiwan, and indicated a strong U.S.…MORE

Paxton Concerned About COVID Spread at Border

Paxton Concerned About COVID Spread at Border

(WBAP/KLIF) — As Omicron spreads across the U.S., Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is worried about the spread. The Republican points the finger at the Biden administration for not following health protective protocols at the U.S. southern border. Texas Republicans are calling out the Biden administration for a double standard when it comes to COVID…MORE

11-year Old Hospitalized After Drive-by Shooting

11-year Old Hospitalized After Drive-by Shooting

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police say they’re searching for suspects after an 11-year-old girl was struck several times by gunfire early Sunday after shots were fired at a Houston home. Officers say the girl was taken to a hospital where she is listed in serious but stable condition. occupants of the home told police that the suspects…MORE

Italian dentist presents fake arm for vaccine to get pass

Italian dentist presents fake arm for vaccine to get pass

MILAN (AP) — A dentist in Italy faces possible criminal charges after trying to receive a coronavirus vaccine in a fake arm made of silicone. A nurse in the northern city of Biella, Filippa Bua, said she could tell right away that something was off when a man presented the phony limb for a shot…MORE

Average US price of Gas Drops 2 Cents Over 2 Weeks, to $3.46

Average US price of Gas Drops 2 Cents Over 2 Weeks, to $3.46

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) – The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 2 cents over past two weeks, to $3.46 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the price drop is partly because of a crash in crude oil costs. It’s the first decline in gas prices in 14…MORE