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Fort Worth Mayor Contracts COVID

Fort Worth Mayor Contracts COVID

(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has announced that she and her husband David both have COVID-19. The two tested positive Sunday. Parker indicates that she and her husband are in good spirits and appreciates everyone’s thoughts and prayers. She issued a statement saying, “I am thankfully only experiencing mild symptoms from this breakthrough…MORE

Southwest Strands Passengers at Love Field

Southwest Strands Passengers at Love Field

(WBAP/KLIF) — Thousands of travelers were delayed, over the weekend, as Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights. The cancellations were blamed on the severe weather and air traffic control issues. According to flight tracker Flightaware, 28% of Southwest’s scheduled flights were grounded, the highest rate of any major U.S. airline. Allegiant airlines had 5% of…MORE

Abortion Ban Opponents Turn to “Cancel Culture”

Abortion Ban Opponents Turn to “Cancel Culture”

(WBAP/KLIF) — Those protesting Texas’ ban on abortions are turning to corporate America to enter the fight. Opponents of the “Heartbeat Bill” have began airing television and digital ads to target companies that donated money to Republicans. Plans are in the works to expand the ad campaign to Florida, where a similar abortion proposal has…MORE

Democrat Matthew Dowd Talks 2nd Amendment & Abortion

Democrat Matthew Dowd Talks 2nd Amendment & Abortion

(WBAP/KLIF) — The man who wants Dan Patrick’s job talks second amendment rights. Democrat Matthew Dowd recently announced his run for Lieutenant Governor. He believes that currently elected Republicans are headed in the wrong direction when it comes to the constitution’s right to bear arms. Dowd believes more Texans who carry guns elevates the chance…MORE

Thousands of North Texans Lose Power in Severe Storms

Thousands of North Texans Lose Power in Severe Storms

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe weather pounded North Texas, Sunday night, damaging trees and downing power lines. 70 mile an hour winds were recorded during the storms, causing sporadic damage to various neighborhoods in the Metroplex. The storms knocked the electricity out for thousands in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as Oncor crews worked throughout the night to…MORE