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President Biden Partially Approves Texas’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration

President Biden Partially Approves Texas’ Request for Major Disaster Declaration

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced over the weekend that President Joe Biden partially approved the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by the effects of icy conditions and winter weather from Winter Storm Mara earlier this year.  “I thank President Biden for his administration’s assistance as Texas…MORE

North Texans Celebrate the Earth at Fair Park

North Texans Celebrate the Earth at Fair Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The EarthX Expo converged on Fair Park over the weekend. The event is the world’s largest green gathering held annually around Earth Day in Dallas. The group’s Congress of Conferences highlights a wide range of environmental & sustainability-related topics. “It has grown to become the largest event of its kind in the…MORE

Texans have through Monday to take advantage of Tax Free Emergency Items

Texans have through Monday to take advantage of Tax Free Emergency Items

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management are encouraging Texans to participate in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend that runs through Monday night. “One of the best ways for Texans to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property in the event of severe weather is…MORE

Migrant Camp Set Ablaze Across Border

Migrant Camp Set Ablaze Across Border

(WBAP/KLIF) — About two dozen makeshift tents were set ablaze and destroyed at a migrant camp across the border from Texas this week, witnesses said Friday, a sign of the extreme risk that comes with being stuck in Mexico as the Biden administration increasingly relies on that country to host people fleeing poverty and violence.…MORE

Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Drug

Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Drug

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The justices granted emergency requests from the Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, maker of the drug mifepristone. They are appealing a lower court ruling…MORE