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Dallas, Tarrant County Vaccination Site Operations Resume Sunday

Dallas, Tarrant County Vaccination Site Operations Resume Sunday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County’s Fair Park vaccine operations will resume on Sunday, February 21 from 1-6pm, providing second doses to those who were due for their second dose on or before Friday, February 12. If you last name starts with the letters A-M, arrive between 1:00pm-3:30pm on Sunday. If your last name starts with the letters…MORE

Congressman Ron Wright Funeral Arrangements Open to the Public

Congressman Ron Wright Funeral Arrangements Open to the Public

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- On behalf of the late Congressman Ron Wright’s family, Matt Langston has released the following statement and information regarding the funeral and farewell arrangements set to honor his life and legacy: “Congressman Wright was a pillar and political powerhouse in the community,” said Matt Langston. “His legacy is a rarity in today’s political environment,…MORE

Governor Abbott Lays Out Priorities for Recovery as Texas Thaws Out

Governor Abbott Lays Out Priorities for Recovery as Texas Thaws Out

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott laid out four immediate priorities for the State of Texas during a Friday briefing, as well as what the state is doing to restore power and water and ensure that food and fuel demands are met throughout Texas following this week’s winter storm. According to the Governor, the first immediate priority…MORE

Senators Support Governor Abbott’s Federal Request, President Biden Likely to Visit Texas

Senators Support Governor Abbott’s Federal Request, President Biden Likely to Visit Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senators from Texas, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, wrote President Biden on Friday, in support of Governor Abbott’s request for a major disaster declaration following this week’s winter storm that left millions of Texans in the dark and the cold. “Emergency resource distribution has been delayed by treacherous road, rail, and…MORE

ERCOT Ends Emergency Conditions, Normal Operations Have Resumed

ERCOT Ends Emergency Conditions, Normal Operations Have Resumed

UPDATE 10:48 a.m.  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Bill Magness announced Friday that emergency conditions have ended and normal operations have resumed. “Texas can’t afford to have this happen again,” he said, adding that he welcomes conversations on how to improve capabilities. The development is welcome news to many Texans,…MORE