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Headstones With Nazi Symbols To Be Removed

Headstones With Nazi Symbols To Be Removed

(WBAP/KLIF) — Two Texas grave stones deemed to promote hate are causing controversy.  Two German World War II graves bearing Nazi swastikas have been removed from Fort Sam Houston national cemetery in San Antonio and replaced with new headstones. The pair of headstones had become a long controversy over whether they were historical artifacts worth…MORE

Downtown Nashville Explosion Knocks Communications Offline

Downtown Nashville Explosion Knocks Communications Offline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) –  A recreational vehicle parked in the deserted streets of downtown Nashville exploded early Christmas morning, causing widespread communications outages that took down police emergency systems and grounded flights at the city’s airport. Police believe the blast was intentional but don’t yet know a motive or target. Metro Nashville Police Chief John…MORE

Dallas Area Hospitals Still Have Ample Bed Space

Dallas Area Hospitals Still Have Ample Bed Space

(WBAP/KLIF) — The number of available hospital beds dropped slightly in the Dallas area, Thursday, but hasn’t reached the low seen in late October.  Of the 5,914 available hospital beds, 4,461 are occupied. The ICU bed situation has eclipsed 80% capacity, as 758 of the 937 beds are occupied. That capacity percentage is slightly skewed…MORE

Dallas Federal Reserve:  6 Months for Texas Economic Turnaround Start

Dallas Federal Reserve: 6 Months for Texas Economic Turnaround Start

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Federal Reserve predicts the Covid-19 battered Texas economy will begin to recover about halfway through 2021; about the time the Covid-19 vaccines become available to all Texans.  In a survey in which 75% of business owners responded, 20 percent said they were laying off employees and reducing expenses. Hotels…MORE

Over 400,000 Bottles of Excedrin Recalled Due to Faulty Packaging, Poses Child Safety Risk

Over 400,000 Bottles of Excedrin Recalled Due to Faulty Packaging, Poses Child Safety Risk

BETHDESDA, MD (WBAP/KLIF News) – Over 433,000 bottles of Excedrin have been recalled over holes that have been found at the bottom of some of the containers. GSK Consumer Health made the decision Wednesday due to failure to meet the child-resistant packaging requirement. It’s a poisonous risk for children, who may grab the bottle, gain access…MORE