HOUSTON (AP) – Texas investigators say that an anti-abortion group must repay the state more than $1.5 million in overpayments and prohibited costs after coming under fire for neglecting to provide services to thousands of low-income women. The Houston Chronicle reports that the office of the health inspector general announced Thursday that it had uncovered…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – The CBD craze is leaving the war on drugs a bit dazed and confused. The extract that’s been showing up in everything from candy to coffee is legally derived from hemp plants, which look and smell a lot like marijuana. New York City police boasted this week about what seemed like…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – All eyes are on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and whether he’ll allow the execution of a death row inmate to proceed despite pressure from lawmakers and celebrities to call it off. Supporters of Rodney Reed are set to rally Saturday outside the governor’s mansion in the state capital, Austin. Reed is…… MORE
UPDATE 11-12-2019 5:50 PM- Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office has identified all three victims of the crash. The identification of 30 year old Jennifer Kara Ferguson was released today. Those of 59 year old Paul Buckley Sachs of Fort Worth and 63 year old Ann Marie Cole of Denton were released Monday. Witnesses say the…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A member of the University of North Texas legal staff has resigned after using a racial slur. Caitlin Sewell used the slur in an example for a discussion on free speech at the “When Hate Comes to Campus” event. “You’re just a dumb [n-word] and I hate you…that alone, that’s protective speech but if…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Thousands are expected to attend both opening ceremonies and the actual parade for Veterans Day in Dallas, which will wind through city streets starting at 11 am on Monday. This year’s ceremonies and parade are hosted by the Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D Day invasion. …… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth announced Friday it is establishing a panel of national experts to review police department policies and practices in the wake of several Officer involved shootings this year. The panel will be asked to provide recommendations on changes the police department should implement to improve and retain public…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tackled ethics reform in the city on Friday with the announcement of an Ethics Reform Czar. Dallas Attorney Tim Powers was appointed as the Chairman of the city’s Ethics Advisory Commission. Powers is a managing partner of the international law firm Haynes & Boone. He is tasked with…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Veterans, active duty and reservist military and first responders are invited to check out the Fort Worth Zoo this weekend for free in honor of the upcoming Veterans Day. The Zoo’s Avery Elander said it’s a way of giving back by allowing those who work in these high-stress fields to…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Speaking before the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday, the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president talked about challenges that could slow the Texas economy in 2020 and beyond. The Dallas Morning News reports, Rob Kaplan told the group he doesn’t expect a recession next year, but that he does have concerns about…… MORE
