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Governor Greg Abbott Receives Covid-19 Vaccine

Governor Greg Abbott Receives Covid-19 Vaccine

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott publicly received the Covid-19 Vaccine to encourage Texans to do the same. Abbott said it’s important to lead by example and he would never ask Texans to do anything he is not willing to do himself. “We want to make sure people in Texas can have trust and confidence in…MORE

Congress Passes Bill to Provide Economic Relief for Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19

Congress Passes Bill to Provide Economic Relief for Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Congress unveiled a $900 billion bill to provide short-term economic relief to families and businesses that have been devastated by COVID-19. The plan includes several items that will help restaurants, including a second round of forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Critically, Congress recognized that restaurants continue to endure unparalleled job…MORE

Newsom taps California Election Chief Padilla for US Senate

Newsom taps California Election Chief Padilla for US Senate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Secretary of State Alex Padilla as the state’s next U.S. senator. He will fill the seat being vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Padilla is the child of Mexican immigrants and will be California’s first Latino senator. His appointment gives a new level of representation…MORE

Texas A&M Forest Service Urges Fire Safety Amid the Holiday Season

Texas A&M Forest Service Urges Fire Safety Amid the Holiday Season

COLLEGE STATION  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas A & M Forest Service is urging residents to be careful amid the holiday season as much of the state is at risk for increased potential for wildfires. The department said the region is approaching dry cold fronts and high temperatures that will expand dry fuel conditions north…MORE

Vaccinating General Population Could Stretch Into Summer

Vaccinating General Population Could Stretch Into Summer

(AP) – The nation’s top infectious disease expert estimates that most Americans will have access to the new COVID-19 vaccines by mid-summer. Dr. Anthony Fauci told Good Morning America on Tuesday that he expects to start vaccinating the general population between the end of March and the beginning of April. He said the process could…MORE