DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The man who sold the AR-15 used to gun down 32 people in Midland and Odessa, Texas last year has pleaded guilty to a gun crime, announced U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox. 45-year-old Marcus Anthony Braziel, of Lubbock, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of dealing firearms without a license and one count…… MORE
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
Dallas County GOP Chair Tests Positive for COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Republican Party announced on Wednesday that the party Chairman, Rodney Anderson, is under quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. “The Chairman was exposed at a personal event over the weekend and immediately started the process of self-quarantining,” said Dallas County GOP Spokesman Will Busby. “He and his family will…… MORE