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Restaurants, Fast Food Chains Struggling to Find Workers Post Pandemic Shutdowns

Restaurants, Fast Food Chains Struggling to Find Workers Post Pandemic Shutdowns

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Restaurants and fast food chains are struggling to recover because of a worker shortage. According to a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association, 91% of operators say they currently have job openings that are difficult to fill, and most do not expect labor challenges to ease after the pandemic is over. The study…MORE

FDA Gives Approval for Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Children 12+

FDA Gives Approval for Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Children 12+

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-The U.S. is expanding use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12. The Food and Drug Administration now says the shot is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000 U.S. volunteers. Shots could begin soon once a federal vaccine panel issues recommendations for…MORE

Former President Trump Endorses Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Former President Trump Endorses Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on Monday, as Patrick seeks his third term. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is a great fighter for the people of Texas,” Trump said in a statement posted to his website. “He has stood up for up for Life, Liberty,…MORE

Suspect Dead in Officer-Involved-Shooting in Lancaster

Suspect Dead in Officer-Involved-Shooting in Lancaster

LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF) – The Lancaster Police Department is investigating an Officer involved shooting that left a shooting suspect dead. According to Police, Officers took the suspect to the hospital on Sunday for a mental evaluation after he was reportedly acting belligerent at a location off of I-35. The man was ultimately released. Hours later, Police were…MORE