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Texas Business Owners and Officials Have Mixed Emotions Over Lifting of COVID Restrictions

Texas Business Owners and Officials Have Mixed Emotions Over Lifting of COVID Restrictions

Texans who run small businesses are mostly relieved at Gov. Greg Abbott’s lifting of COVID-19 restrictions but there is also some confusion and concern. The governor’s order goes into effect March 10, next Wednesday. Fearing that it would be misunderstood Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley just lifted the mask mandate immediately. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy…MORE

Could Rescinding the COVID Mask Mandate in Texas Backfire?; One NTX Mayor Thinks So

Could Rescinding the COVID Mask Mandate in Texas Backfire?; One NTX Mayor Thinks So

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Reaction to Governor Greg Abbott‘s announcement was swift from some of the state’s largest urban areas. Fellow Republican, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called Abbott’s order “premature” and asked him to allow more people to get the vaccine if they want one. A written statement reads: “I am calling on Gov. Abbott to…MORE

Singer Phil Collins’ Alamo Artifacts Collection On Display

Singer Phil Collins’ Alamo Artifacts Collection On Display

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Artifacts collected by Phil Collins are on display at the Alamo after the legendary musician donated the items to the state of Texas. The “Phil Collins Collection Preview” includes a brass cannon used by the Mexican Army during the Battle of the Alamo and the original battle orders that called for…MORE

AMBER ALERT Issued for Hill County Teenager

AMBER ALERT Issued for Hill County Teenager

HILL COUNTY(WBAP/KLIF)- Itasca Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing over the weekend. Lori Johnson is 5 foot 3 inches tall with brown hair, brown eyes and has braces on her teeth and was last seen at about 11 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of Beard Street. Itasca is located…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Rescinds Mask Mandate Effective Immediately

Tarrant County Judge Rescinds Mask Mandate Effective Immediately

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement to lift the state-wide mask mandate starting March 10th, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley lifted the county’s mask mandate effective immediately. Whitley says businesses don’t have to wait until next week to make changes. “My preference was to do it after Spring Break but if the Governor…MORE