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Republican Texas Congressman Sam Johnson Dies at 89

Republican Texas Congressman Sam Johnson Dies at 89

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Sam Johnson, who was a conservative Texas Congressman and an Air Force pilot held captive for almost seven years in the Vietnam War, died Wednesday at a hospital in Plano. He was 89. The cause was not announced but it was confirmed it was not related to the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson represented a…MORE

Arlington to Conduct National Search for Police Chief, Appoints Two Interim Leaders

Arlington to Conduct National Search for Police Chief, Appoints Two Interim Leaders

(WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington has announced that its two assistant police chiefs will lead the department on an interim, rotating basis following the retirement of Police Chief Will Johnson. Johnson, a 23-year Arlington Police Department veteran, has served as police chief since 2013. While the City conducts a national search for its next chief,…MORE

Dallas City Council Rejects Tax Hike Measure, Approves ‘Dallas First’ Resolution

Dallas City Council Rejects Tax Hike Measure, Approves ‘Dallas First’ Resolution

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas City council decides not to look at a property tax hike. The resolution would have asked the county to calculate how much revenue Dallas would get from new appraisals if property taxes were increased by 8%. Dallas faces a major budget shortfall in this pandemic since sales tax revenues are down. On…MORE

NHL Considering Dallas as Potential “Hub City” when Season Resumes

NHL Considering Dallas as Potential “Hub City” when Season Resumes

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – When the NHL resumes play amid the coronavirus pandemic games could be played in Dallas. The league announced this week that when teams hit the ice it’ll be in a playoff format without fans. All games will be played in two hub cities, one for each conference. All practices and games will…MORE

Governor Abbott Updates Texans on COVID-19 Surge Response

Governor Abbott Updates Texans on COVID-19 Surge Response

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave an update Wednesday on the COVID-19 surge response efforts in Amarillo. The Governor discussed the state’s ongoing collaboration with local and federal leaders to address COVID-19 hot spots within the Amarillo area, and outlined the data on hospitalizations, testing, fatalities, and positive rates that he said demonstrate the success of…MORE