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The Governor Remembers 9-11

The Governor Remembers 9-11

(WBAP/KLIF) —  On this day 19 years ago, nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks of New York City’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the heart and soul of the country lies in the selfless response of 9-11 heroes.  The governor also reiterated his support of law…MORE

Texas Approaches 650,000 Positive Coronavirus Tests

Texas Approaches 650,000 Positive Coronavirus Tests

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas is approaching 650,000 confirmed positive tests of Coronavirus and nearly 14,000 deaths.  Dallas county has almost 75,000 positive tests, Tarrant county close to 44,000, Collin county is nearing 12,000, while Denton county has almost 11,000 positive tests. Many of the reporting counties have not indicated whether the positive tests throughout the pandemic…MORE

9/11 Virtual Remembrance Ceremonies in DFW

9/11 Virtual Remembrance Ceremonies in DFW

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Several North Texas cities are hosting virtual events to remember September 11, 2001 and honor the fallen. Instead of its annual public event, the City of Mesquite will host a live video broadcast of a private gathering for the  9/11 Memorial on its Facebook page and make the video available on its website and other…MORE

Governor Abbott Proposes New Measure Discouraging Cities from Defunding Police

Governor Abbott Proposes New Measure Discouraging Cities from Defunding Police

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott doubled down on his efforts Thursday, to discourage Texas cities from defunding Police departments. The Governor announced a new legislative proposal on the issue. Under the legislation, cities that defund Police would lose their annexation powers, and residents in areas that have been annexed by the city will be able…MORE

WATCH: Fort Worth Officers Accused of Using Excessive Force Captured on Video

WATCH: Fort Worth Officers Accused of Using Excessive Force Captured on Video

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Two Fort Worth officers are being accused of using excessive force. A video circulating over social media, shows a scuffle between two Fort Worth Officers and two women at the American Gardens Bar in Fort Worth’s West 7th District. The video shows what appears to be an officer punching a woman and…MORE