Gambling Mogul Will Bankroll New Effort to Legalize Texas Casino Gambling

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Republican megadonor is behind a new effort to convince the state legislature to legalize casino gambling in Texas. Sheldon Adelson, whose Las Vegas Sands casino empire is among the world’s largest gaming companies, will bankroll what the Texas Tribune calls “a stable of high-powered lobbyists for the upcoming legislative session.”…MORE

Texas Ag Commish Sid Miller Who Protested Lockdown Orders, Tests Positive for COVID-19

DALLAS (AP) – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has tested positive for COVID-19. Miller has been critical of measures Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has implemented to help slow down the coronavirus pandemic. He was among leaders from the right wing of the Texas Republican Party who staged a protest outside of Abbott’s home in October.…MORE

Dallas and Tarrant Counties Report 48 COVID-19 Deaths Combined

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The two biggest counties in DFW reported a high number of COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday. Dallas County reported its second highest one day COVID-19 death total with 33 deaths of residents ranging in age from their 20’s to their 90’s. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins called the death count “a chilling reminder” of…MORE

Hunter Biden Facing Federal Investigation Over ‘Tax Affairs’

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden’s son Hunter says his “tax affairs” are under federal investigation. The disclosure on Wednesday puts a renewed spotlight on the questions about his financial dealings that dogged his father’s campaign. In a statement released by the president-elect’s transition office, the younger Biden said he learned about the…MORE

Peloton Adds More Jobs and Square Feet to North Texas

  DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) –The fitness company Peloton has announced it is adding 103,750 square feet of space to its Peloton Plano Campus. The additional space allows the company to expand its current business presence and supports Peloton’s plans to bring up to 1,600 more jobs in a variety of corporate functions and experience levels to the…MORE

Reward in Dallas Security Guard Murder Increased to $75,000

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect in the murder of a Dallas security guard has increased to $75,000. 28-year-old Jose Montes was killed during the robbery outside the Neighborhood Credit Union at 1515 Cockrell Hill Road around 8:15 a.m. on September 14th. Investigators with…MORE

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