Prior to President Trump’s address to the nation saying that new, stronger sanctions will be imposed on Iran, Chris Salcedo spoke with Retired Brigadier General Tony Tata about the situation, and what he thinks should be done. … MORE
Plano Names Lone Finalist for its Next Police Chief
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Plano is close to hiring its next Police Chief. Current Amarillo Police Ed Drain has been named the lone finalist for the position. If hired he would replace longtime Plano Police Chief Gregory Rushin. “Back in September Chief Rushin was promoted to a Deputy City Manager position and we…… MORE
Trump says Iran Appears to be ‘Standing Down’ After Strike
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says Iran appears to be “standing down” and said no Americans or Iraqis were harmed in Iran’s Tuesday ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. The Iranian strikes had come days after Trump authorized the targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite…… MORE
President Trump to Address the Nation Amid Showdown With Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump plans to address the nation at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency now that Iran has launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. It was Iran’s most brazen assault on America since the 1979 seizing…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Governor Abbott Warns of Iranian Hacking Attempts on Texas Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned the state agencies of nearly 10,000 hacking attempts a minute from Iranian sources. Also, Governor Abbott met with the state’s anti-terrorism task force to discuss recent shootings. … MORE