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1 Million Vaccine Doses Expected in Texas by Year’s End

1 Million Vaccine Doses Expected in Texas by Year’s End

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 1 million Texans are expected to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of the month as part of the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. Texas had received about 95,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine through Wednesday with another 129,000 doses to be delivered…MORE

Army-Air Force Football Coming To Texas

Army-Air Force Football Coming To Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Army and Air Force are taking their football rivalry to a neutral site for the first time in more than a half-century. The service academies will play next year at the Texas Rangers baseball stadium that hosted the last World Series. It is the first of a two-year agreement to play…MORE

North Texas Police Officer Found Dead

North Texas Police Officer Found Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas police officer has been found dead.  University Park police Sergeant Robert Ramsey was found dead, Thursday morning, at Lake Tawakoni.  The 12-year law enforcement veteran was reported missing after failing to return home after duck hunting. According to Assistant Police Chief Jim Savage, his body was recovered from the lake and…MORE

Medical City Dallas Gives Front Line Workers Pfizer Vaccine

Medical City Dallas Gives Front Line Workers Pfizer Vaccine

(WBAP/KLIF) —  Medical City Healthcare began administering the FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer to front line caregivers in Dallas, Thursday. Medical City-Dallas emergency room technician Mahesh Thiagarajah received his inoculation, calling it historic.  Medical City hospitals received over 6,800 vaccines Thursday, with thousands more expected over the next few days.  Registered nurse Karrie Lawson…MORE

The Dallas Foundation Awards Local Nonprofits with Funding to Fuel Employment Opportunities

The Dallas Foundation Awards Local Nonprofits with Funding to Fuel Employment Opportunities

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A local non-profit aimed at helping minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs was awarded $50K from The Dallas Foundation. Through the Pegasus Prize, The Dallas Foundation seeks organizations applying new ways to solve ongoing problems that are faster, cost-effective, data-driven and create better results for residents of Dallas County. “The Dallas Foundation is proud to announce…MORE