AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, announced the formation of the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety in the wake of the tragedy at Astroworld Festival in Houston that left at least eight concertgoers dead and injured hundreds of others. According to the Governor, the task force will be led by Texas…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday directing the agency to investigate any criminal activity in public schools involving the availability of pornographic material that serves no educational purpose. The Governor also directed the agency to report any instance of pornography being provided to minors…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – In a case that has rocked North Texas for years, jury selection begins today in the trial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir. Prosecutors say Chemirmir targeted elderly woman living in nursing homes by smothering them and robbing them of their jewelry. He faces 18 total capital murder charges. Opening statements are…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A new study released by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows that during the month of September, Texans not vaccinated against COVID-19 were about 20 times more likely to suffer a COVID-19-associated death and 13 times more likely to test positive than people who were fully vaccinated. According to DSHS,…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County District Attorney Sharen Wilson announced on Tuesday that she will not seek re-election in 2022. “After much thought, prayer, and reflection with my family, I have decided that I will not be seeking another term in 2022,” Wilson wrote in a social media post. “Serving as your District Attorney…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s police chief said Monday that he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people died and hundreds more were injured in a crush of fans as Scott took to the stage. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner did not elaborate on…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is reporting progress in its plan to reduce violent crime. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told the city’s Public Safety Committee on Monday that the department is seeing crime trends improve since the implementation of his crime reduction plan. “We’re down almost 10% as a city in murder,”…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter on Monday directing Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath to immediately develop statewide standards to ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school. The letter comes after the Texas Association of School Boards told the Governor last week that…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police sergenat is recovering from surgery after being shot in his gun hand during a burglary call overnight. The incident happened around 1am at the Residence of Lake Highlands Apartments on Audelia Road near Walnut Hill Lane. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia discussed the situation saying the department is fortunate…… MORE
Update 11/6/21 @ 1:55p Governor Abbott Issues Statement about Houston Concert AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the tragic event that took place last night at the Astroworld Festival in Houston. Eight people are reported dead and several others injured after a crowd surge. “What happened at Astroworld Festival last night…… MORE
