(WBAP/KLIF) — One of President Trump’s top advisers, Hope Hicks, has tested positive for covid-19. She traveled with the president on Air Force One to Tuesday’s debate and a rally Wednesday in Minnesota. President Trump told Fox’s “Hannity” he and the first lady were re-tested and awaiting results. Hicks reportedly experienced mild symptoms on Wednesday, and…… MORE
COVID Hits Travel Industry Harder Than the Great Depression
(WBAP/KLIF) — Coronavirus has now hit the travel industry worse than the Great Depression. That’s the word from the U.S. Travel Association which cites a 51% loss of industry jobs. The organization’s Tori Emerson-Barnes says 40% of all unemployment during the pandemic has been travel-related. The group is petitioning Congress to pass an emergency relief…… MORE
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Thursday enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3 Election. Under the proclamation, beginning on October 2, mail ballots that are delivered in person by voters who are eligible to vote by mail must be delivered to a single early voting…… MORE
Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Arlington Neighborhood
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing. According to APD, officers responded to a call Wednesday night on S. Collins Street involving a husband and wife who were out for a neighborhood walk. As the couple walked southbound on S. Collins Street from Southeast Parkway, the wife reported her husband,…… MORE
Fort Worth Officer Fired for Social Media Post, Retired Sergeant Claps Back
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth Police Officer being investigated over a social media post was fired on Thursday. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, administration was made aware of what it calls a “racially insensitive” and “grossly inappropriate” Facebook post which surfaced on a page shared by Officer Roger Ballard and his…… MORE