AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas VFW is pushing back against Governor Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 restrictions. VFW Posts in Texas have been shutdown for months under the Governor’s order requiring establishments that make more than 50% of revenue off alcohol to temporarily close. The restrictions are weighing heavy on veterans who frequent the posts. According to…… MORE
Governor Abbott Deploys Resources to Assist in Fighting California Wildfires
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that firefighters and support personnel from across Texas have been deployed to help combat the devastating wildfires currently impacting the state of California. According to the Governor, approximately 190 firefighters, 50 fire trucks, and 10 command vehicles from 56 fire departments in Texas were deployed to California.…… MORE
More COVID-Relief Funding Available for Fort Worth Bars, Music Venues and Non-Profits
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Applications for the second round of Preserve the Fort small business grants is now open through October 2nd. Robert Sturns Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Worth says the first round of grants provided $6.5 million to 882 small and minority owned businesses hit by the pandemic. the second round…… MORE
Texas Fugitive Wanted In Connection With Georgia Deputy Shooting Captured
DALTON, Ga. (WBAP/KLIF News) – After 72 hours on the run, a Texas fugitive accused of shooting a Georgia deputy during a traffic stop is behind bars. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said authorities 29-year-old Dalton Potter Wednesday after a violent encounter with a Whitfield County Deputy. Whitefield County Sheriff Scott Chitwood said a resident…… MORE
Chris Salcedo Show: ’19 Years Later, Many Haven’t Learned Their Lessons, Particularly Democrats’
Rudy Giuliani, who was Mayor of New York City on 9/11, had a message for the left on the 19th anniversary of 9/11. He joined Chris Salcedo with that message. … MORE