Austin AP (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas lieutenant governor is under fire for recent comments blaming rising hospitalization and death rates from covid-19 in Texas on unvaccinated black people — a statement that was quickly denounced as racist. Dan Patrick made the remarks Thursday night on a Fox news segment about the latest surge. During an…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Holding no punches in a series of tweets, Afghanistan War veteran and U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R/IL) took aim at both President Joe Biden and former President Trump for the the rapid withdrawal of American troops, and subsequent take-over of the war-torn nation by the Taliban. “This is a disaster, and a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation on the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan. Biden’s remarks Monday come as the planned withdrawal of American forces turned deadly at Kabul’s airport Monday as thousands tried to flee Afghanistan a day after the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Biden traveled back to Washington…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Officials say torrential rain and a clogged storm drain combined to flood an atrium and back corridor at the Texas Capitol. Gov. Greg Abbott revealed the flooding in an urgent Twitter message Sunday afternoon. The message said his office was working with affected state agencies and the State Preservation Board, which…… MORE
After noticing several religious groups turning to Facebook during the pandemic, Facebook is rolling out a “prayer request” feature for groups that decide to use it. … MORE