AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin Mayor Steve Adler went on vacation to Mexico with family in November as he urged people to stay home amid worsening coronavirus caseloads in Texas, at one point recording a video during the trip in which he told residents back home that now was “not the time to relax.” The…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- At a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead’s® seasonal favorite Be a Santa to a Senior program returns stronger than ever with new options for community participation. Program coordinators evaluated the important holiday program and made adjustments with the safety of donors, seniors and volunteers in mind. With…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of its own. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Collin County Detention Officer Joseph Quillen, Jr., died Tuesday morning after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Officer Quillen was a 6-year U.S. Navy veteran, served as a detention officer in Collin County…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth plans to purchase 100 Energy Way, formerly the Pier 1 headquarters located on the west edge of downtown, to be used as the future City Hall. The City is conducting its due diligence on the building prior to purchasing the ‘Class A’ office space, which is on…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The vacant City Council seat in McKinney was filled by a unanimous decision Tuesday night. The McKinney City Council appointed Pastor Christopher “Chris” Thornton to fill the District 1 seat left vacant after the recall vote of La’Shadion Shemwell in November. The recall election came after Shemwell was labeled a distraction by…… MORE