WATCH: Governor Abbott to Open Bars in Qualifying Counties

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Wednesday to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. According to the Governor, in hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14, provided they assist…MORE

Wolfe City Officer Claims Taser wasn’t Fully Effective Before Deadly Shooting

WOLFE CITY (WBAP/KLIF) – New details in last week’s deadly shooting involving a white Police Officer and a 31-year-old black man were made public on Wednesday. Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas is charged with Murder in the Saturday night shooting death of Jonathan Price outside a Wolfe City gas station. A newly released probable…MORE

DFW Oil and Gas Driller Lays Off 300

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A DFW oil and gas driller is having to lay off employees because of struggles caused by the pandemic. Irving based pioneer natural resources has laid off some 300 employees Tuesday. The layoffs are evenly split between those in the corporate office in Irving and those working at the Permian basin operation. Folks…MORE