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North Texas Company Warned U.S. Officials of PPE Shortage in 2006

North Texas Company Warned U.S. Officials of PPE Shortage in 2006

(WBAP/KLIF) — For 13 years a North Texas company has sounded the alarm of a possible PPE shortage. Prestige Ameritech’s Michael Bowen warned capital hill about a possible shortage of N-95 masks.  Bowen says it’s a national security risk when China and Mexico control 90% of the U.S. surgical mask supply. The nation’s largest N-95…MORE

Texas Gas Prices are Climbing Back Up

Texas Gas Prices are Climbing Back Up

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texans can expect to pay a little more for gas as fuel prices begin to climb back up. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.54 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is four cents more compared to this day…MORE

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Chime in on Ballot by Mail

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Chime in on Ballot by Mail

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The legal battle over mail in voting during the coronavirus pandemic continues in Texas. Several local governments in Texas, including the City of Dallas, have passed measures allowing voters to cast a ballot by mail if they’re concerned about contracting COVID-19 at the polls. But, the state Attorney General’s Office claims mail…MORE

Walmart Expands COVID-19 Testing in Dallas County

Walmart Expands COVID-19 Testing in Dallas County

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Walmart will open four additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Walmart parking lots in Dallas County on Friday. According to Dallas County, the sites are supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth and state and local officials to test anyone who meets CDC and state and local guidelines on who should be tested, including first responders, health…MORE