The University of Texas has unveiled new plans on how they are going to make the university more diverse and inclusive. This includes the changing of building names, but does not include getting rid of “The Eyes of Texas”. … MORE
Southwest & American Airlines Warn of Layoffs as Both are Overstaffed Tens of Thousands of Workers
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – American and Southwest airlines both say they’re overstaffed by tens of thousands of workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic Fort Worth-based American Airlines has put union leaders on notice that job cuts and furloughs could happen this fall; over 20,000 workers could be impacted. Meantime, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly…… MORE
Texas Keeps ‘The Eyes of Texas’ Despite Athlete Demands
Austin (AP) The University of Texas has rejected calls by its athletes to change a school song that they believe has racist undertones. “The Eyes of Texas” has long been criticized for its connection to minstrel shows with characters in blackface in the early 1900s. The school says the song will remain. Texas interim president…… MORE
With COVID-19 Surging in Florida, Will the 2020 RNC Convention Be Scrapped?
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Trump is slowly coming to accept that the Republican National Convention won’t be the four-night infomercial for his reelection that he’d anticipated. Trump aides and allies are increasingly questioning whether the convention will be worth the trouble. Some are advocating that it be scrapped altogether. They reason that conventions are meant…… MORE
Republican Party of Texas Officially Votes to Hold Convention Online
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Texas GOP has officially decided to move its convention online. Houston city officials made the decision to cancel the event due to Coronavirus concerns about a week ago. The republican party of Texas attempted to sue Houston democratic Mayor Sylvester Turner and others involved in the cancellation arguing the large gathering…… MORE