Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is back before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a third day of her confirmation hearings Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is back before the Senate Judiciary Committee to face more questions from senators at her confirmation hearing. Tuesday’s session lasted nearly 12 hours. Barrett declined to voice an…… MORE
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Dallas Police Make Daring Rescue; Woman Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police officers made a daring rescue last night to rescue a woman who reportedly drove her car into a lake at William Blair Jr. Park. Police say several officers formed a human chain to pull a man and woman from the car that was submerged. Officers then performed CPR on the…… MORE
Cowboys Sign Former Texas and SMU QB Garrett Gilbert after Prescott Injury
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert off Cleveland’s practice squad Tuesday after Dak Prescott’s season-ending ankle injury. Gilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St. Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert, who…… MORE
The Texas Workforce Commission Reinstates Work Search Requirement
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Workforce Commission has reinstated the work search requirement for for people receiving unemployment benefits. TWC spokesman Cisco Gamez says the information must be submitted beginning with the November 15th claim. “To be eligible for benefits claimants will need to register at workintexas.com; if you live another state you must…… MORE
Texas Ban On Abortion Procedure Blocked Again By Court
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Texas cannot ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure that Republican-led statehouses across the U.S. have sought to outlaw in recent years. The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2017 was never enforced and was previously blocked by a federal judge in Austin.…… MORE
A COVID-19 Surge Team Is Heading To El Paso
El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is sending a surge team of medical professionals to El Paso to deal with an ongoing wave of COVID-19 cases. The 75 doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists will be accompanied by a supply of extra personal protective equipment to help El Paso hospitals meet the rapidly increasing number…… MORE
Tens Of Thousands Cast Ballots On First Day Of early Voting
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County’s Elections Department says the first day of early voting brought tens of thousands of voters to the polls. The count when the polls closed was 56,257 ballots cast in Dallas County. That, of course, does not include any of the other counties in Texas. The elections department says the polls…… MORE
Better Business Bureau Tips to Avoid Election Scams
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As early voting is underway the Better Business Bureau is warning North Texans about election scams. Amy Rasor with the Fort Worth BBB said the number of registered voters increased this year, so expect to see more scams. “Voting scams can take many forms, including robocalls asking for donations to a political…… MORE
Dallas County GOP Wants Answers Regarding $15M Grant to Elections Administration
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas County Commissioners Court is still looking into how they’ll spend a $15 million grant received from the Center for Technology and Civic Life for the November Election. During Monday’s meeting, the Commissioners Court was supposed to address the grant used for PPE, equipment and other things needed for early voting and…… MORE
Jill Biden Visits Dallas, Urges Texans to Vote
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Democrat leaders in Texas spent Tuesday afternoon working to made good on a pledge to turn the state blue. Congressman Colin Allred, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, and others were joined by Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, for a “Get Out the Vote” Rally at Fair Park. As…… MORE
