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Abortion Ban Opponents Turn to “Cancel Culture”

Abortion Ban Opponents Turn to “Cancel Culture”

(WBAP/KLIF) — Those protesting Texas’ ban on abortions are turning to corporate America to enter the fight. Opponents of the “Heartbeat Bill” have began airing television and digital ads to target companies that donated money to Republicans. Plans are in the works to expand the ad campaign to Florida, where a similar abortion proposal has…MORE

Democrat Matthew Dowd Talks 2nd Amendment & Abortion

Democrat Matthew Dowd Talks 2nd Amendment & Abortion

(WBAP/KLIF) — The man who wants Dan Patrick’s job talks second amendment rights. Democrat Matthew Dowd recently announced his run for Lieutenant Governor. He believes that currently elected Republicans are headed in the wrong direction when it comes to the constitution’s right to bear arms. Dowd believes more Texans who carry guns elevates the chance…MORE

Thousands of North Texans Lose Power in Severe Storms

Thousands of North Texans Lose Power in Severe Storms

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe weather pounded North Texas, Sunday night, damaging trees and downing power lines. 70 mile an hour winds were recorded during the storms, causing sporadic damage to various neighborhoods in the Metroplex. The storms knocked the electricity out for thousands in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as Oncor crews worked throughout the night to…MORE

Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 one year after Prescott’s ankle injury

Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 one year after Prescott’s ankle injury

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott celebrated until the end with more than 90,000 fans in his home stadium for a third consecutive week — and third straight win for the rolling Dallas Cowboys. This one was maybe a little different. Prescott threw for three touchdowns the day before the one-year anniversary of his severe…MORE

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Lines Up Resources Ahead of North Texas Storms

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Lines Up Resources Ahead of North Texas Storms

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – With the potential threat of severe weather late Sunday and early Monday, Governor Abbott was already giving directives to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. In a written statement, Abbott said…”the state of Texas is prepared to respond to any potential severe weather, and resources have been placed on standby in…MORE

Missing 3-Year Old Boy Found in Grimes County, Texas

Missing 3-Year Old Boy Found in Grimes County, Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – 3-year old Christopher Ramirez was found alive & well late Saturday morning, after missing since Wednesday afternoon, according to Grimes county officials. Grimes County Sheriff’s Office reported that the boy was found about three miles from his home near Plantersville, which is about 60 miles northwest of Houston. County Sheriff Don…MORE

New Senate Approved District Maps

New Senate Approved District Maps

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has approved newly drawn district maps that would keep Republicans dominant in the state’s congressional representation, even amid rapidly shifting demographics. The maps approved Friday will next go to the GOP-dominated Texas House of Representatives, where they are expected to be approved before reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s…MORE

Texas Abortion Ban Reinstated

Texas Abortion Ban Reinstated

The Texas law banning most abortions is back on. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Friday, reversed a lower court’s decision to block the Texas Heartbeat Bill. That means the nation’s toughest abortion law resumes in Texas, just a day after an Austin court suspended Senate Bill 8. The New Orleans-based appeals court granted…MORE

Keller ISD Teacher Jailed for Exposure

Keller ISD Teacher Jailed for Exposure

A North Texas middle school teacher arrested for exposing himself to students. Keller police arrested Bear Creek middle school teacher Jedidiah Maus, Friday, for exposing himself to three students in the school’s boys bathroom. The incident happened in September when Maus approached a student who was washing his hands at a sink and then proceeded…MORE

North Texas Teen Gives Back with Socks

North Texas Teen Gives Back with Socks

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A North Texas teen started a new program to give back to those in need. Brock Burgan, A senior at LD Bell High School started “Brox Sox” when he found out socks were the most needed item for local homeless shelters. For his birthday he requested contributions of socks from family and friends…MORE