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Winter Storm Wreaking Havoc on Texas & Oklahoma Roads

Winter Storm Wreaking Havoc on Texas & Oklahoma Roads

(WBAP/KLIF) — Snow is blanketing parts of west and central Texas with more than a foot expected in higher elevations. In Odessa, a winter weather shelter was opened for those traveling, which is available through Friday. Odessa city officials say federal guidelines for social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19 will be enforced at…MORE

Farmers Get Good News During the Pandemic

Farmers Get Good News During the Pandemic

(WBAP/KLIF) — U.S. farmers are expected to end the year with higher profits than last year and the best net farm income in seven years. That’s due to the government paying nearly 40% of their income, based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest farm income forecast. Farmers faced challenges in 2020, which included the impact…MORE

Fourth Consecutive Record of Hospitalizations

Fourth Consecutive Record of Hospitalizations

(WBAP/KLIF) — A record level of COVID-19 hospitalizations for four days in a row.  Texas state health officials reported that statewide hospitals have surpassed 12,000 Coronavirus patients occupying hospital beds, Thursday. The new record high of hospitalizations was spurred by a rise of 1,400 patients in one week. That, coupled with another 15,000  newly confirmed cases…MORE

Dallas Police Under New Leadership as Chief Hall says Goodbye

Dallas Police Under New Leadership as Chief Hall says Goodbye

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is turning the page as 2021 begins. Thursday officially marked the last day on duty for Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Interim Chief Lonzo Anderson takes control of the department until retired San Jose Chief Eddie Garcia takes over in February. Garcia…MORE

Race to Vaccinate Millions in US Off to Slow, Messy Start

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is off to a slower, messier start than public health officials and leaders of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed had expected. Overworked, underfunded state public health departments are scrambling to patch together plans for administering vaccines. Differences in how counties and hospitals administer…MORE