7 Detention Officers Fired After In-Custody Collin County Jail Death of Marvin Scott

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- 7 Collin County detention officers have been fired after in-custody death of Marvin Scott III. The Collin County Sheriff confirmed the news in a statement. “Although the Texas Rangers’ comprehensive criminal investigation into the death of Marvin D. Scott, III continues, I have today terminated the employment of seven detention officers involved in his…MORE

Abbott: Update on Operation Lone Star

WESLACO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says “Operation Lone Star,” that was started in early March to address the immigration problems at the border, is working. During a press conference Abbott said since March DPS Troopers and the Texas National Guard have made 528 arrests and more than 16,000 referrals of illegal immigrants to…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints “Fresh Perspective”, Local leader to the PUC of Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott appointed will McAdams to the PUC of Texas, pending confirmation from the Senate this is the Governor’s first nomination to the agency’s board that oversees the state’s power grid. All three of the previous board members resigned in the aftermath of the winter storms in February. “Will McAdams will bring…MORE