AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled he will sign legislation that Republicans say is a defense of Chick-fil-A and religious freedom, but gay lawmakers sometimes tearfully railed against it on the House floor as a license to discriminate. The bill, given final approval Tuesday in the Texas House, was fast-tracked in…… MORE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth and Dallas were among many cities nation-wide to participate in pro-choice rallies Tuesday. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Tarrant County Court House and Dallas City Hall holding signs, chanting and marching to take a stand on abortion laws. “I believe it’s not the governments place to be in our…… MORE
PHOENIX (AP) – A self-driving truck company has partnered with the U.S. Postal Service to test autonomous technology on the long-haul route between Phoenix and Dallas. San Diego-based TuSimple is planning for two autonomous trucks to carry mail and parcels on five round trips between the Postal Service distribution centers in the two cities starting…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A bill that would “harden” Texas campuses with increased security and a boost in student mental health resources has cleared a key hurdle in the Legislature a year after a mass shooting at a local high school killed eight students and two substitute teachers. The Texas House on Tuesday gave tentative…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas sports legend could soon be honored with a street name. The City of Dallas is considering a proposal to rename Olive Street, outside of the American Airlines Center, to Dirk Nowitzki Way. The German native retired from the Dallas Mavericks last month after 21 seasons with the team. “He’s been with…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is looking into a possible connection between three recent cases involving violence against transgender women. Muhlayshia Booker was seen on cell video last month being attacked by a mob of people outside a Dallas apartment complex. Last Saturday, she was shot and killed. Police said after the shooting…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – Walmart celebrates the 6th anniversary of its “Veterans Welcome Home Commitment” by announcing more than 226,000 veteran hires since it’s launch in 2013. Their goal is to reach 250,000 by 2020. This effort is a way that the company honors our United States veterans. Walmart guarantees a job offer to any…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth-based American Airlines has filed a lawsuit accusing its mechanics and their unions of conducting an illegal work slowdown to gain leverage in ongoing contract talks. The carrier filed the suit in Fort Worth Monday against Transport Workers Union and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and has asked…… MORE
UPDATE: 5/21/19 11:35 A.M. (FORT WORTH) – The man charged in the kidnapping of an 8-year-old Fort Worth girl is in federal custody. Salem Sabatka was snatched from her Fort Worth neighborhood in broad daylight with her mother at her side. The girl was later found at a Forest Hills motel, thanks to two good…… MORE
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A 22-year old Denton man is in Denton county jail on charges that he decapitated his mother with a hacksaw earlier this month. The discovery came after a series of bizarre incidents involving Isaac Israel Warriner, who was arrested in Oklahoma and returned to Denton County late last week. He faces charges…… MORE
