AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that President Trump has extended federal funding for the Texas National Guard’s mission to help combat COVID-19 in communities across the state. According to the Governor, the extension will be fully funded by the federal government through the end of 2020. “The Texas National Guard plays a…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A San Antonio man is charged with making a “terroristic threat” for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at Fort Hood in retaliation for the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen. According to an affidavit, investigators said 48-year-old Mario Eloy Pena posted the threat and stated he was close to “becoming an…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump criticized Dr. Deborah Birx in a Monday tweet after she warned the pandemic is “extraordinarily widespread” in the US. While Trump and other top White House officials have publicly attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci, the tweet marked the first time Birx, the coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, publicly…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – In an effort to return to faster turnaround times, Dallas based Southwest Airlines has reportedly cut back on cleaning procedures. According to a memo to flight attendants obtained by USA TODAY, the airline is no longer cleaning armrests and seat belts between flights. High touch areas like bathrooms and tray tables will still be…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Austin Police say 40 people were arrested over two nights of weekend demonstrations. Most of the arrests were made near a makeshift memorial for Garrett Foster who was fatally shot during an anti-police brutality protest July 25. Daniel Perry told police that he shot foster from inside his car in self-defense. Perry…… MORE