DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Several North Texas cities are hosting virtual events to remember September 11, 2001 and honor the fallen. Instead of its annual public event, the City of Mesquite will host a live video broadcast of a private gathering for the 9/11 Memorial on its Facebook page and make the video available on its website and other…… MORE
Governor Abbott Calls For Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of September 11th Attacks
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide call for all Texans to observe a moment of silence at 7:46 AM CDT (8:46 AM EDT) Friday, September 11, 2020, to honor and remember the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. “I…… MORE
Governor Abbott Proposes New Measure Discouraging Cities from Defunding Police
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott doubled down on his efforts Thursday, to discourage Texas cities from defunding Police departments. The Governor announced a new legislative proposal on the issue. Under the legislation, cities that defund Police would lose their annexation powers, and residents in areas that have been annexed by the city will be able…… MORE
WATCH: Fort Worth Officers Accused of Using Excessive Force Captured on Video
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Two Fort Worth officers are being accused of using excessive force. A video circulating over social media, shows a scuffle between two Fort Worth Officers and two women at the American Gardens Bar in Fort Worth’s West 7th District. The video shows what appears to be an officer punching a woman and…… MORE
Collin County Middle School Students Sent Home per Coronavirus Protocol
NEVADA (WBAP/KLIF) – Students at a Collin County middle school are back to virtual learning just weeks into the school year. According to Community ISD, five students and three teachers at Edge Middle School have tested positive for coronavirus. It’s which isn’t a massive outbreak, but per district policy, sending students home is required anytime…… MORE