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Congressman from Texas Votes Against Resolution Calling for Peaceful Power Transfer

Congressman from Texas Votes Against Resolution Calling for Peaceful Power Transfer

(WBAP/KLIF) – A Congressman from Texas is calling for consistency when it comes to a “peaceful transfer of power.” The U.S. House passed a resolution this week reaffirming a commitment to a peaceful transfer of power. It specifically called out the President which Congressman Louie Gohmert said is a slap at the Commander in Chief.…MORE

Mayor Price Acknowledges Fort Worth Reference During Presidential Debate

Mayor Price Acknowledges Fort Worth Reference During Presidential Debate

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy price reaffirmed the city’s commitment to public safety on Wednesday after a recent rise in crime was highlighted during this week’s Presidential debate. Debate Moderator Chris Wallace asked President Trump Tuesday night about the relationship between spikes in crime and political affiliation. “There have been equivalent spikes…MORE

Debate Commission says it will Make Changes to Format

Debate Commission says it will Make Changes to Format

NEW YORK (AP) – The presidential debate commission says it will make changes to future debate formats to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. Moderator Chris Wallace struggled to keep control of the debate because of frequent interruptions, primarily by the president. The commission said…MORE

Country Music Star and Lubbock Native Mac Davis Dies at 78

Country Music Star and Lubbock Native Mac Davis Dies at 78

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The country music world has lost a legend. Singer, songwriter for Elvis Presley, actor and TV host Mac Davis has died at 78. The Lubbock, Texas native’s manager said he passed away Tuesday after heart surgery, according to the Associated Press. Some of his more notable hits for Presley included…MORE

Tarrant County Health Dept. Announces At-Home COVID-19 Testing, Initiatives to Self Report

Tarrant County Health Dept. Announces At-Home COVID-19 Testing, Initiatives to Self Report

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Health Department announces three new efforts to help with testing and contact tracing. The first, The Health Department has rolled out at home testing. It’s a pilot program so it’s pretty limited right now with only 50 at home testing kits available daily. However, Public Health Director Vinny Taneja…MORE