Yearly Archives: 2020

Knife Wielding Felon Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison in Collin County

Knife Wielding Felon Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison in Collin County

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison this week for threatening Police Officers and civilians. According to the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Michael Villasana of McKinney was found guilty of Aggravated Assault Public Servant. “Villasana had the chance to change his life by following his conditions of parole, but…MORE

Texas Sends Virus Team to Amarillo, Lubbock as Cases Spike

Texas Sends Virus Team to Amarillo, Lubbock as Cases Spike

AMARILLO, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott says he is deploying medical personnel and supplies to the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region as the coronavirus surges again, marking the second time in two weeks the state has sent response teams because of rising caseloads. Hospitalizations are increasing in Amarillo and Lubbock, mirroring overall numbers across…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Millions in Funding For Public Safety Initiatives in Texas

Governor Abbott Announces Millions in Funding For Public Safety Initiatives in Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that his Public Safety Office will administer more than $296 million in grant funding for a variety of programs and services in Texas to support a broad range of public safety initiatives. The grant funding is made possible through a combination of federal and state dollars. “Nothing…MORE