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Texas Democrats who Break Quorum again Subject to Arrest

Texas Democrats who Break Quorum again Subject to Arrest

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House Democrats who continue to break quorum over a Republican-led voting bill are again subject to arrest. Dozens of House Democrats broke quorum over the voting measure in the regular session, again during the first special session, and now the second special session. Earlier this week several of the Democrats were…MORE

TCU Requiring Masks in all Indoor Campus Spaces

TCU Requiring Masks in all Indoor Campus Spaces

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Due to Tarrant County’s current designation as an area of “High Transmission,” TCU will require that face masks be worn in all indoor campus spaces to help protect the health and safety of our community, effective immediately. This includes all indoor common areas such as classrooms and meeting and event spaces.  Disposable…MORE

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns over Sexual Harassment

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns over Sexual Harassment

NEW YORK (AP) – Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The third-term Democratic governor is increasingly isolated as state Assembly members move toward…MORE

Dominion Voting Systems Sues Newsmax, One America News Network, Others Over 2020 Election Claims

Dominion Voting Systems Sues Newsmax, One America News Network, Others Over 2020 Election Claims

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dominion Voting Systems is suing Newsmax, One America News Network,  the former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne for defamation in connection to unproven claims about the 2020 presidential election. The suit also names Herring Networks, which owns OAN, owners Robert and Charles Herring, as well as OAN personalities Chanel Rion and Christina…MORE

Road Rage Suspect Arrested in Parker County

Road Rage Suspect Arrested in Parker County

Parker County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in connection with a road rage incident last week in the 2300 block of East State Highway 199 in Springtown. Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said the incident happened, Thursday, Aug. 5, shortly after 6 p.m. when the victim reported a man in…MORE

Allen Police Need Help Locating Missing Teen

Allen Police Need Help Locating Missing Teen

Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Allen police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year old girl. Police say Lois Mackey was last seen about 9 p.m. Saturday. She is described as black, 5-5 and about 215 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. she may have a brown rolling duffel bag. **Missing juvenile**…MORE

More Texas Democrats Return, But Not Enough to End Holdout

More Texas Democrats Return, But Not Enough to End Holdout

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A monthlong standoff by Texas Democrats who left the state to block a GOP voting bill is inching closer to ending. Several holdouts returned Monday and put Republicans on the brink of having enough lawmakers to push forward once again with an election overhaul.  This as Democrats won a temporary restraining…MORE

Rollover Crash Kills One Adult/Injures 3 Children; All Were Ejected from Vehicle

Rollover Crash Kills One Adult/Injures 3 Children; All Were Ejected from Vehicle

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are investigating the cause of a rollover crash last night at Great Trinity Forest near Jim Miller. The crash killed one adult and injured 3 children, all of whom were ejected from the vehicle. Police say the vehicle went out of control, into a culvert and flipped several times. The…MORE

Abbott Appeals For Out-of-State Help Against COVID-19

Abbott Appeals For Out-of-State Help Against COVID-19

Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help Monday to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas. The request came as a county-owned hospital in Houston raised tents to accommodate their COVID-19 overflow. Private hospitals in the county already were requiring their staff to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Meantime, the Dallas school district announced…MORE

Plano, Richardson School Districts Offer Virtual Learning Option for Younger Students

Plano, Richardson School Districts Offer Virtual Learning Option for Younger Students

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – More North Texas school districts announced plans on Monday to offer virtual learning for students under 12 who aren’t eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Richardson ISD and Plano ISD join Frisco ISD in offering a virtual learning option for students in early learning through 6th grade. “Until a vaccine is widely…MORE