DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Monday’s planned debate in a race for a North Texas congressional seat was called off late Sunday. Republican Genevieve Collins and Democrat incumbent Collin Allred were set to take the debate stage in the race for TX-32 but Collins had to cancel after her having emergency surgery. “Last Saturday Genevieve underwent an…… MORE
Vigil Held to Mark One Year Anniversary of Atatiana Jefferson’s Killing
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Today marks the one-year anniversary since 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed in her home by a now former Fort Worth police officer. It’s a case that sparked nationwide outrage amid a movement calling for the end to police brutality and systemic racism against African Americans and other minorities. On…… MORE
Her words: Amy Coney Barrett on Faith, Precedent, Abortion
Some notable quotes from Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, a former Notre Dame law professor and current judge on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation hearings begin Monday at the Senate Judiciary Committee to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. ___ ON JUDICIAL…… MORE
Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Faces Senate Despite Virus
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are underway. The Senate is charging ahead Monday morning on President Donald Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and cement a conservative majority on the court before Election Day. In prepared remarks for the Judiciary Committee hearing,…… MORE
Texas GOP Chair to Gov. Abbott: ‘Open Texas Now’
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Republican Party Chairman Allen West was among some 200 activists and leaders in Austin Saturday who protested outside the Texas Governor’s Mansion … the message was clear. “No exceptions, no delays … open Texas now.” West and others are calling for Abbott to fully reopen the state. West read from a…… MORE
Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Injured During Sunday’s Game Against NY Giants
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Cowboys pull off the win 37 to 34 last night against the New York Giants, but there was some drama. The phrase “Prayers For Dak” quickly began trending on Twitter, after Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott was injured during a tackle in the third quarter by giants defensive back…… MORE
Four More Deaths in Dallas County Due to COVID-19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County reported hundreds of new coronavirus cases from Saturday to Sunday. The county reported 433 new cases as of Sunday, with four additional deaths. That breaks down to 410 new positive coronavirus cases, 23 older cases, and 15 probable cases. Of the four deaths, there was a man and woman…… MORE
Shooting at Large Outdoor Concert in Ferris, TX
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – One man is hospitalized following a shooting in Ferris early Sunday morning. Ellis County Patrol Deputies responded to a shooting on Risinger Road On Sunday, October 11, 2020 around 12:01a.m. Officials report that the call came in as a large gathering of people at an outdoor concert. Deputies & medical personnel arrived…… MORE
Early Voting Opens Tuesday in Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Early voting in the November 3 General Election begins Tuesday in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott issued an emergency proclamation in late July extending the early voting period for the election by an extra week, and allowing a voter to deliver a marked mail ballot in person prior to and on Election Day. Accordingly,…… MORE
Runoff Date Announced in North Texas Special Election
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – An important date is now set in a North Texas run-off election. Governor Greg Abbott named December 19 as special-election day in the runoff for Senate District 30 to fill Senator Pat Fallon’s seat. State Rep Drew Springer and Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther are on the ballot. The district covers a…… MORE
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