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
Governor Abbott Tests Positive for COVID-19
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
Texas Baptist Men Sending Help to Haiti
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
Taliban Vow to Honor Women’s Rights but within Islamic Law
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
Refugee Services of Texas Prepares to Resettle Afghan Refugees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in Texas in coming weeks in the wake of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. The move comes as the Taliban takes control of the country. Refugee Services of Texas is working with its national refugee resettlement partners and the U.S. government to offer…… MORE