Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has yet to speak out publicly about the numerous lawsuits filed against his mask mandate ban, and more specifically how it impacts schools across the state, but Abbott’s office on Tuesday issued a written statement on the matter. The statement reads in part: “Removing government mandates, however, does not…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The battle over mask mandates and mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations rages on in Texas. Coronavirus cases are on the rise, but the death rate has plummeted. While proponents of requiring school children to wear masks and mandatory vaccinations point to a surge in COVID-19 cases, those against both cite a vastly small percentage of child…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Another major North Texas school district comes out in defiance of the Governor. Students in the Fort Worth ISD will join those in Dallas ISD in being required to wear masks during the upcoming school year. Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner implemented a mask mandate for all district buildings and buses. At…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County District Judge, on Tuesday, granted a temporary restraining order against Governor Greg Abbott’s ban on mask requirements by local governments. The TRO was requested by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins in response to a lawsuit filed against him over his mask requirement inside the Dallas County Commissioners Court. Governor…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas health leaders are trying to give advice to parents about their kids going back to school amid both a spike in COVID-19 and RSV cases. Irving-based Pediatrician Dr. Amanda Muir said RSV is a very common viral respiratory infection that causes cold-like symptoms in children. She said there’s currently no vaccine…… MORE