Breaking news on the program. Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive action to combat the increase of COVID-19. Chris goes into the details of the order.… MORE
3 NC Police Officers Caught Using Hate Speech; One Wanted to ‘Wipe blacks off the map’
Wilmington, NC (WBAP/KLIF) – Three Wilmington, North Carolina, police officers have been fired after they were heard on video spewing “hate-filled speech” and referring “to Black people as the n-word,” Police Chief Donny Williams said Wednesday. The officers were identified as Officer James Gilmore, Corporal Jesse Moore II and Officer Kevin Piner. According to a…… MORE
Governor Abbott Orders Bars Close, Other Restrictions As COVID Cases Rise
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that requires bars to shut down, restaurants to limit capacity to 50 percent, and certain outdoor activities to be prohibited or require government approval. The order issued Friday morning states all bars that make more than 51% of their gross receipts on alcohol…… MORE
Texas man cited with disorderly conduct over mask dispute
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A 47-year-old Texas man was cited for disorderly conduct Thursday after he allegedly smacked the hand of a San Antonio-area official who was trying to persuade him to put on a face covering, officials said. The man’s lawyer disputes the claim. Terry Toller turned himself in to the Bexar County Sheriff’s…… MORE
Colleyville Defies Tarrant County Mask Order
(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley is expressing frustration with Colleyville city leaders for not supporting the county’s new mask order. In an attempt to curb the rise in COVID-19 infections, Whitley feels the order is essential and blasted Colleyville city leaders for their response. Colleyville city posted a message on Facebook that indicated the…… MORE