ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF)-Governor Greg Abbott announced that MD7, LLC, a mobile infrastructure consultancy, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Allen, Texas. The project will create 218 new jobs and more than $6.8 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $773,000 has been extended to MD7, which includes a $10,000 Veteran Created Job…… MORE
Texas Senate Passes Elections Bill after 15-Hour Filibuster
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Senate, on Thursday, again passed its version of a Republican-led voting bill. The Senate passed the bill in the regular session, the first special session, and now the second. But this time around an overnight filibuster delayed the process. In her tennis shoes on the Senate Floor, Democrat Carol Alvarado…… MORE
US Troops to Help Evacuate some Embassy Staff in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) – Officials say additional American troops are being sent to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the embassy will remain open but at reduced staffing levels. Another official speaking on condition of anonymity said U.S. troops will help…… MORE
Tarrant County Judge will Follow Governor’s Order, Not Issue Mask Mandate
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said the county is following Governor Greg Abbott’s order and will not issue a mask mandate. This comes after Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued a mask mandate while the Governor’s order says businesses cannot require them. Whitley says Governor Abbott has the power to make these…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: How Are Vaccinated People Still Transmitting it?
Patty Olinger, Executive Director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, joined the WBAP Morning News to explain why that happens, and what can be done to stop it. … MORE