McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An 11 person citizens committee is recommending by a 6-5 majority, that the statue be left where it is in the McKinney downtown square. Despite complaints that it brings up feelings of slavery and racial intolerance, Judge Nathan White speaking for the majority pf the ad-hoc committee says the statue simply…… MORE
MLB World Series, NLCS Helps to Restore Tourism Industry in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- October 20th, 2020 is Game One of the World Series hosted in Arlington’s Globe Life Field. Ron Price President and CEO of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau says the MLB National League Championship Series and World Series has helped to recover the tourism industry and he’s happy to see an uptick at…… MORE
TABC Suspends Alcohol Permit for North Texas Bars Violating COVID-19 Requirements
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced Tuesday that a week long effort to enforce the state’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols resulted in emergency orders to suspend the liquor licenses of five businesses. According to the TABC, as part of “Operation Safe Open,” agents inspected businesses across Texas to ensure they’re following…… MORE
Gov. Abbott: “Our Hearts are with the Family of Houston Police Sgt. Harold Preston”
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on Tuesday following the shooting of two Houston Police Officers in the line of duty. Sergeant Harold Preston died in the shooting, and Officer Courtney Waller is expected to survive. “Our hearts are with the family of Houston Police Sgt. Harold Preston who was shot and killed…… MORE
Texas, Other States File Lawsuit against Google
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday that Texas is suing Google for engaging in what he called “anticompetitive and exclusionary practices” that eliminate competition for internet searches and search advertising. Texas joins the U.S. Department of Justice and the States of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, and…… MORE