By SCHUYLER DIXON (AP) – The NFL players’ union sued the league on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott late Thursday night, seeking to vacate the upcoming ruling of an arbitrator on the appeal of the Dallas running back’s six-game suspension in a domestic violence case. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, accuses the NFL’s…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
It’s Now Illegal To Text and Drive in Texas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texting and driving in Texas could now cost you. Starting today, it’s illegal to text and drive. If you’re caught, a first offense will set you back up to $99 and and each repeat offense will cost $200. You can still use your phone to talk hands-free and you can also play…… MORE
New Laws Take Effect
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of new laws took effect in Texas on September 1. On the top of the list: a complete ban on texting while driving. The new state law does not address talking on cellphones while driving, which means any legal limitations that already exist in Texas’ cities remain in effect in…… MORE
Railroad Commissioner Says There’s Plenty of Fuel in North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Railroad Commissioner says public panic is causing some North Texas gas stations to run low on fuel. Commissioner Ryan Sitton said there is no gas shortage in Texas and that there are plenty of tankers on the road. He attributed word of mouth and reports of refineries being shut down to people…… MORE
High School Football’s Friday Night Lights Shine on Post-Harvey Aid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Schools around the country are launching drives for money and emergency supplies to help Hurricane Harvey victims in a place many Texans consider sacred – under the Friday night lights of high school football. The schools are tapping into the big crowds and community spirit in the stands. The Texas High…… MORE
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Called Senator Ted Cruz ‘Disgusting’ Over Hurricane Relief
(CNN) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed Sen. Ted Cruz this week over what he said was the Republican’s double standard in opposing Superstorm Sandy relief but requesting federal aid for Texas after Hurricane Harvey. “I have no sympathy for this — and I see Sen. Cruz and it’s disgusting to me that he stands…… MORE
White House: Trump Will Donate $1 Million to Harvey Relief
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House said President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a briefing Thursday. She said he’s calling on reporters to help decide which specific organization he will give to. Trump has been criticized in…… MORE
Groups Opposing the Sanctuary Cities Law in Texas Celebrate New Federal Ruling
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Local organizations are celebrating what they call a major victory after a federal judge filed an injunction to block parts of the so-called “Sanctuary Cities” law in Texas. American Civil Liberties Union attorney Kali Cohn said the ruling means that officers will not be forced to ask about a person’s immigration status…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Hails Judge’s Decision Blocking Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he’s pleased a federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas’ tough new “sanctuary cities” law. The law would allow police to inquire about people’s immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops. Opponents call the measure, which sailed through the Republican-controlled Legislature, a “show your papers”…… MORE
VP Spence to visit devastation in South Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence is getting a chance to survey Harvey’s wreckage. Pence is traveling to the tiny coastal town of Rockport, Texas, on Thursday to see the devastation caused by the hurricane-turned-tropical depression that set a rainfall record and severely flooded the Houston area. Harvey’s five straight days of rain totaled…… MORE
