Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth ISD voted last night to join lawsuit against Gov. Abbott’s ban on school mask mandates; that, fter a Tarrant County judge late Friday blocked a mandate for the district. The school board heard comment from boths sides of the issue, during an often roudy meeting last night. “Those of…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Mesquite has announced five finalists for Police Chief. The finalists will participate in panel interviews in Mesquite August 25 – 26, and the City plans to select one of the finalists as its new Police Chief by the end of September. The finalists are: James Lowery, Jr. – Deputy Chief, City…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently isolating in the Governor’s mansion receiving monoclonal antibody treatment. His office says he has no symptoms as he is in good health and fully vaccinated against the virus. Abbott is tested daily according to his office. “Governor Abbott is in constant…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A volunteer group based in North Texas is helping the people of Haiti recover from this month’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake that left more than 1,000 people dead, and thousands of others hurt. “This earthquake has devastated Haiti,” said Texas Baptist Men Spokesperson, John Hall. “It has rocked the foundation of this country.…… MORE
Afghanistan (AP) – The Taliban have vowed to respect women’s rights, forgive those who resisted them and ensure a secure Afghanistan. The promises Tuesday are part of a publicity blitz aimed at convincing world powers and a fearful population that they have changed. Following a lightning offensive across Afghanistan that saw many cities fall to…… MORE