WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although Texas opted out of the COVID-related federal unemployment benefit funding back in May, the $300 weekly jobless benefit officially ends today. The cutoff impacts about 8.9 million people nationwide. There are actually four types of benefits that are ending Monday including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation…… MORE
Heartbeat Bill Challenged in Texas Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas “Heartbeat Bill” may have an uphill battle. A state court in Austin is halting the affects of a new Texas abortion law. The court filed a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by ‘Planned Parenthood’. According to constitutional lawyer David Coale, a law allowing anyone to sue anyone who assists…… MORE
Origins of Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico Discovered
(WBAP/KLIF) — Divers have identified the source of an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. After Hurricane Ida swept through the Louisiana coast, a mile long oil slick could be seen about two miles off the coast of Port Fourchon Divers working at the site discovered the source of the spill…a one-foot diameter pipeline…… MORE
Four Dead of Gunshot Wounds in Houston Fire
(WBAP/KLIF) — Firefighters found four people dead of gunshot wounds when responding to a house fire in southern Texas. Houston police chief Troy Finner believes the fire may have intentionally set to destroy evidence. Houston police say there was no sign of forced entry at the house. the victims were two adults in their 50s and…… MORE
Cowboys’ Martin Likely to Miss Opener After Positive Test
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A lingering COVID-19 issue with the Dallas Cowboys is likely to keep one of their best players out of the opener at Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay. Four-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin is among the latest Dallas players to test positive. Asked if he would miss Thursday’s matchup with seven-time…… MORE