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North Texas Judge Warned For Refusing to Perform Same-Sex Weddings

North Texas Judge Warned For Refusing to Perform Same-Sex Weddings

WACO, Texas (AP) – The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning to a judge who refuses to perform same-sex marriages. The Waco Tribune-Herald reports that McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley said her “Bible-believing” Christian conscience prohibits her from doing same-sex weddings. She said she believes she’s entitled to a…MORE

Pelosi OKs Drafting of Impeachment Articles Against President Trump

Pelosi OKs Drafting of Impeachment Articles Against President Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Pelosi delivered the historic announcement Thursday from the speaker’s offices at the Capitol. Trump, meanwhile, tweeted that if Democrats are going to impeach him, he wants them to “do it now, fast”‘…MORE

Dallas ISD School Bus Driver Doesn’t Stop for Student

Dallas ISD School Bus Driver Doesn’t Stop for Student

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas ISD is investigating after a video showing a school bus driver refusing to stop for a student standing in the middle of the street. The video taken near Spring Valley and Preston Roads was posted to Facebook. The student is seen standing in front of the bus saying, “Open the door,”…MORE

American Airlines Hopes New Kitchen Will Cut Delays

American Airlines Hopes New Kitchen Will Cut Delays

Fort Worth (AP) – American Airlines says an antiquated, overworked kitchen caused 2,300 flight delays this summer at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. So American is planning a new facility – at a cost of $100 million – to increase meal-preparation capacity at its biggest hub airport. American operates more than 900 flights a day at…MORE

Texas Judge Orders Border Wall Fundraiser Not To Build

Texas Judge Orders Border Wall Fundraiser Not To Build

HOUSTON (AP) — A local judge in South Texas has ordered supporters of President Donald Trump not to build their planned private border wall on a section of land near the Rio Grande. State District Judge Keno Vasquez on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order against We Build the Wall, which raised $25 million after…MORE

Downtown Dallas Holiday Pop Up Helps Local Entrepreneurs, Artists Start their Own Businesses

Downtown Dallas Holiday Pop Up Helps Local Entrepreneurs, Artists Start their Own Businesses

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Unbranded 2019 hosted by Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) opens December 5th for the fifth year. Shalissa Perry with DDI said it’s an innovative Downtown holiday pop-up shop. “Unbranded provides free retail space to a curated group of entrepreneurs, designers, and artists…we have about 15 vendors come in each week for the month of December,”…MORE

Law Professors Take Center Stage in House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings

Law Professors Take Center Stage in House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) – The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has shifted to the House Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers are hearing testimony from four law school professors, including three who say they believe Trump’s interactions with Ukraine constitute impeachable offenses. Republican lawmakers, meanwhile, sought to disrupt the start of the hearing using procedural motions, which failed.…MORE

Fundraiser for Rhome Family of Man Who Died Hanging Christmas Lights Surpasses Its Goal

Fundraiser for Rhome Family of Man Who Died Hanging Christmas Lights Surpasses Its Goal

RHOME  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A GoFundMe campaign for the family of the Rhome man who died after falling from a roof while hanging Christmas lights last weekend has surpassed it’s $20,000 goal. The fundraiser for Felipe Gallegos’ family has raised $49,135 so far. The tragic accident happened Saturday around 6:30 p.m. when Gallegos and his…MORE

WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee Begins Impeachment Hearings

WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee Begins Impeachment Hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Judiciary Committee is moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his office for personal political gain and obstructed Congress’ investigation as possible grounds for impeachment. The Judiciary Committee is responsible for drafting articles of impeachment and will hear from four legal experts…MORE

McKinney Teen Gets Invite to Help Decorate the White House for Christmas

McKinney Teen Gets Invite to Help Decorate the White House for Christmas

McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Only 120 people out of thousands got an invite to help decorate the White House for Christmas… One of the lucky ones was McKinney teen Mik [like bick] Messner who thought it was a long shot when he applied earlier this year “Oh I’ll never get it, there’s too many people…MORE