HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston area health department doctor accused by prosecutors of stealing nine doses of coronavirus vaccine from a damaged vial and administering them to family and friends insists he did nothing wrong and was only trying to ensure the vaccine was not wasted. Authorities allege Hasan Gokal, who worked for Harris County…… MORE
Sherman (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge in Sherman has ordered 58 year old Troy Smocks held in custody until he goes on trial in Washington, DC. Smocks was arrested last Friday for allegedly being part of the riot at the U.S. Capitol Building. He is charged with knowingly and willfully transmitting threats to hunt down…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature is working on a multi-million dollar plan to beef up security at the state capitol. Flower Mound Republican Senator Jane Nelson says the plan would cost $39 million over a two year period, and would provide capitol security with more bomb-sniffing dogs, 74 new hires, and additional gear such…… MORE
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF)- The Allen Independent School District has partnered with the City of Allen and the Allen Fire Department (AFD) to assist with the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Allen ISD has designated the parking lot at Eagle Stadium as an official distribution location for the Allen Fire Department to administer vaccinations. The vaccine is…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A U.S. Congressman from North Texas announced on Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Republican Congressman Ron Wright (TX-06) of Arlington said he learned Thursday that he tested positive for the virus after coming in contact with an individual with the virus last week. “I am experiencing minor symptoms, but overall, I…… MORE