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Former Florida Congressman injured in Texas motorcycle accident

Former Florida Congressman injured in Texas motorcycle accident

Waco (AP) – Former U.S. Representative Allen West of Florida has been injured in a motorcycle crash near Waco. West’s Facebook page says the former congressman was airlifted to a Waco hospital where he is now in stable condition. West reportedly was riding his motorcycle when a car cut him off, causing him to collide…MORE

Athletes at 4 Texas universities may soon return to their schools

Athletes at 4 Texas universities may soon return to their schools

Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – College athletes in the Big 12 Conference, and the SEC now have permission to return to their schools for voluntary workouts. Big 12 presidents and chancellors on Friday okayed the return of football players to their campuses on June 15 for conditioning and workouts. Their schools will have to abide by local…MORE

An Oklahoma casino wants DFW residents to know it will soon be re-opening

An Oklahoma casino wants DFW residents to know it will soon be re-opening

Thackerville, OK (WBAP/KLIF) – The Winstar Casino just across the Red River in Oklahoma wants north Texas residents to know it will re-open Wednesday at 25% capacity. The tribe that runs it says preparations have been underway for weeks. Employees and vendors have been through safety training, and will be continuously monitored. Alterations were made…MORE

A Texas judge wants an explanation of Trump administration immigration policy

A Texas judge wants an explanation of Trump administration immigration policy

Houston (AP) – A judge in Houston has criticized the Trump administration’s handling of detained immigrant children and families, ordering it to give the court detailed information about efforts to quickly release them in the wake of the coronavirus. On Friday, the judge ordered the U.S. government to better explain why it hasn’t released some…MORE

Texas Supreme Court Justice has COVID-19

Texas Supreme Court Justice has COVID-19

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas Supreme Court Justice has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 63 year old Justice Debra Lehrmann is the highest ranking state official known to have contracted COVID-19. Justice Lehrmann says she and her husband, Greg, tested positive after showing symptoms last week. She insists the two of them have strictly…MORE