AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Some Texas students will catch another break this school year. Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that grade promotion requirements related to the state of texas assessments of academic readiness, a-k-a staar test for students in 5th and 8th grades have been waived. . Normally, schools will take into account a students staar…… MORE
DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Public Health Department has issued recommendations to independent school districts within Denton County to delay face to face instruction until September 8th. DCPH Director Dr. Matt Richardson says it’s not a mandate or an order, but all schools are strongly urged to follow these recommendations. “It’s really due to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton, in partnership with the Department of Justice, are warning Texans about several fraudulent schemes involving masks, personal protection equipment, and other COVID-19 related equipment. Authorities are warning Texans to exercise increased due diligence and caution when dealing with new suppliers or vendors, especially when using a third-party broker. “As demand for PPE increases, scammers…… MORE
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting its lowest COVID-19 numbers since July 22nd. The county reported just 426 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths on Monday. But Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says there is concern that some of the testing may not be getting through due to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation on Monday extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under the proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020. “As we respond to COVID-19, the State of Texas…… MORE