DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After two months of steady increases, health experts in Dallas County said adult COVID-19 hospitalizations may be close to reaching a plateau. According to UT Southwestern Medical Center’s latest model, there will be a slight increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Dallas County before a modest decrease to the current level of about…… MORE
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Portland to Vote on Banning Texas Trade and Travel in Reaction to Abortion Law
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon will vote Wednesday on an emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to a new law there prohibiting most abortions. The resolution if passed would also bar city employee travel to the state. Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office said Friday…… MORE
With Legal Challenges Pending, Gov. Abbott to Sign Election Integrity Bill Into Law
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign Senate Bill 1 – otherwise known as the election integrity bill – into law later this morning. The governor will be joined in Tyler for the signing ceremony by the bill’s authors, State Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Andrew Murr. Republicans touted the bill as…… MORE
Justice Department Will ‘Protect’ Abortion Seekers in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department would “protect those seeking to obtain or provide…… MORE
New I-35W Ramp Creates Added Mobility in North Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The North Tarrant Express project opened a new ramp from eastbound I-820 to the northbound I-35W TEXpress Lanes on Wednesday. The newly built ramp in the 820/35W interchange will create greater mobility and additional access for TEXpress Lanes, as well as providing additional options for motorists. The new direct connector is part…… MORE