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
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
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
(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
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A renewed call for plasma donations in North Texas to help COVID-19 patients and people who suffer from other diseases. Eduardo Williams manages a North Texas CSL Plasma location and says they are making sure their business is safe for people to donate. “We maintain a very high health and safety standard…… MORE