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Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama warned as storm approaches

Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama warned as storm approaches

DALLAS (AP) — A storm system that left widespread damage and some injuries in its wake in Texas drifted into Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Tuesday, possibly triggering “a regional severe weather outbreak,” the Storm Prediction Center said. The affected areas, including the cities of Baton Rouge and Jackson, Mississippi, could see strong tornadoes, forecasters…MORE

9 Dead in Texas Crash Involving University of Southwest Golf Teams

9 Dead in Texas Crash Involving University of Southwest Golf Teams

ANDREWS, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Public Safety says nine people were killed in a head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university’s golf teams. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Steven Blanco says a pickup truck crossed the centerline of a highway and crashed…MORE

White House Weighs Possible Biden Trip to Europe

White House Weighs Possible Biden Trip to Europe

WASHINGTON – The White House is weighing the possibility of President Joe Biden traveling to Europe in the coming weeks for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the deliberations. The prospective trip is yet to be finalized. One possible destination for the meetings…MORE

Election Night Primary Coverage

Texas Secretary of State: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/historical/index.shtml Tarrant County Elections: https://www.tarrantcounty.com/content/main/en/elections/Upcoming-Election-Information/Election-Results.html?linklocation=departmentcarousel&linkname=Elections:Election%20Day%20Information%20and%20Election%20Results Dallas County Elections https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/TX/Dallas/112119/web.285569/#/summary Collin County Elections: https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_results/Pages/default.aspx Denton County Elections: https://www.votedenton.gov/election-results/#PastElectionsMORE

City of Denton Opens Warming Shelter at MLK JR. Recreational Center

City of Denton Opens Warming Shelter at MLK JR. Recreational Center

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – As winter weather continues its grip on North Texas, warming shelters are opening up across the region. In Denton, the MLK Jr. Recreational Center at 1300 Wilson Street will open its doors at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through noon on Friday. The City of Denton’s Stuart Birdseye said cots and other amenities…MORE

Texas A&M Forest Service Warns of High Wildfire Potential Through Wednesday

Texas A&M Forest Service Warns of High Wildfire Potential Through Wednesday

COLLEGE STATION (WBAP/KLIF News) – As wildfires rage across parts of Texas, the Texas & M Forest Services has warned residents for a possible increase in activity for the western part of the state through Wednesday, February 16. The warning includes areas in the High Plains and Rolling Plains around Wichita Falls, San Angelo, Lubbock…MORE

Flights canceled as wide swath of US braces for winter storm

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Airlines canceled hundreds of flights Tuesday, governors urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses as a huge swath of the U.S. braced for a major winter storm that was set to put millions of Americans in the path of heavy snow and freezing rain. The approaching blast of…MORE

State Farm Hosting Virtual Job Fair: Remote, Hybrid and In-Office Opportunities

State Farm Hosting Virtual Job Fair: Remote, Hybrid and In-Office Opportunities

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- Following a record breaking year of growth, State Farm is hiring more than 3,400 full and part time employees across the country. The company is hosting a virtual career fair on 1/28 from 10am to 1pm for people to hear from recruiters and hiring managers about in-office, hybrid and work from home opportunities.…MORE

COVID-19 vaccine booster drive is faltering in the US

COVID-19 vaccine booster drive is faltering in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts who have pleaded with Americans to get an extra shot to shore up their protection against the highly contagious omicron variant. Just 40% of fully vaccinated Americans have received a booster dose, according to the Centers for Disease…MORE

Medina County: Amber Alert for 3 Children Canceled; Father Arrested

Medina County: Amber Alert for 3 Children Canceled; Father Arrested

Medina County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – After six days, an Amber Alert has been discontinued for a three children who Medina County authorities say were abducted by their father. Texas DPS canceled the alert late Sunday night after 40-year old Jonathon Wright and his kids, ages 8, 9 and 11, were found hiding in a wooded…MORE