PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – An explosion Monday afternoon at a home in the 4400 block of Cleveland drive in Plano sent six people to the hospital. Of those injured, one person was in the house at the time of the blast. Five others were from next door and included three children. A Plano Police dog was…… MORE
Plano Fire Chief Appointed Chairman of International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Fire-Rescue Chief Sam Greif has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee. According to Plano Fire-Rescue, the Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee is composed of fire and emergency service leaders who provide guidance to the IAFC and policymakers about how…… MORE
Arlington Police Combat Violent Crime with Community Engagement
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is partnering with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to reduce violent crime in the city. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said on Monday that Arlington, like the rest of the country, is experiencing an increase in violent crime rates. “Through June of this year we are…… MORE
Investors Dump Stocks, Buy Bonds as Virus Fears Flare Again
AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks around the world are falling amid worries about a resurgence in global infections of COVID-19. The benchmark S&P 500 was 2% lower in afternoon Monday trading, and Treasury yields sank sharply as investors scrambled to move into areas of the market seen as safer. Airlines, hotels and…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: How Long Will AWOL Texas Dems Hold Out?
Political Strategist Ashley Smith Thomas joined the WBAP Morning News, and says that Texas Dems could hold out for much longer, especially if Governor Abbott calls for more special sessions. … MORE