AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- As protest against racial injustice continue across the country, multiple confederate monuments have been taken down and relocated while some buildings named after slave owners and confederate generals are being renamed. Now the University of Texas fight song, The Eyes of Texas, is being targeted after some say the lyrics “the eyes…… MORE
Frisco to Hold Race Relations and Policing Town Hall Monday Night
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- After weeks of continues protest against racial injustice and police brutality the city of Frisco will be holding a town hall to discuss race relations and policing tonight at Frisco city hall at 6 p.m. The town hall will feature six panelist including Mayor Jeff Cheney and Police Chief David Shilson along…… MORE
Red Cross Now Testing All Blood Donations for COVID-19 Antibodies
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Beginning Monday, the American Red Cross will be testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. Antibody testing will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Donations will be tested…… MORE
Monday June 15th is the Last Day to Register for July Run-off Elections
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Monday, June 15th is the last day to register for run-off elections taking place on July 14th. These elections were originally supposed to be held May 2nd but Governor Greg Abbot made the decision to postpone due to the spread of COVID-19. In this election, democratic voters will be voting on who…… MORE
Senator John Cornyn Supports Study that looks into Renaming Military Bases named for Confederate Leaders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- After initially resisting the idea of renaming military bases named after confederate leaders, U.S. Senator John Cornyn said he is now more open to the idea. Cornyn announced, while meeting in Dallas, that he supported a Senate Defense Bill that will establish a commission to look into renaming Fort Hood and other military bases…… MORE