AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Southeast Texas on Thursday to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials. The Governor commended the Southeast Texas community for evacuating ahead of the storm. According to the Governor, evacuation compliance minimized the loss of life and severe safety concerns. He urged Texans…… MORE
Denton Mayor Chris Watts is Resigning
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- After more than 12 years of service to the City of Denton community Chris Watts has resigned as Mayor of the City of Denton. Mayor Watts announced his intention to resign in a letter delivered to the City Secretary on Monday, Aug. 24. While having resigned the position effective Thursday, Aug. 27, in accordance…… MORE
State Fair of Texas Announces Special 2020 Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- You can still enjoy the State Fair of Texas this year, but it will be done differently. For the first time in its 134-year history, The State Fair is introducing the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event, a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. “It’s been a tough…… MORE
Chris Salcedo Show: Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Says Texas Was Mostly Spared
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says that while Hurricane Laura did some damage to Texas, the majority of the force impacted Louisiana. However, he says they are willing to help Louisiana in any way they need.… MORE
AAA Texas Reports Spike In Gas Prices As Damage Assessments From Hurricane Laura Begin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Gas prices are rising in Texas as officials begin to assess the damage from Hurricane Laura. The storm made landfall in Southwestern Louisiana early Thursday morning as a Category 4 and weakened to a Category 1 as the hours progressed. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.92 for a…… MORE