AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session on Thursday that begins a day after the current session ends. Texas House Democrats have broken quorum for weeks during the current special session in an effort to stall a Republican-led voting bill. That session ends Friday. Governor Abbott has slated the…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12 p.m. on August 7. The current special session ends August 6. The move comes after House Democrats have broken quorum for most of the special session in an effort to kill a Republican led voting bill.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Animal Services is continuing its search to find a missing cobra snake. On Tuesday, Grand Prairie Animal Services responded to a report of a missing snake from a residence in the 1800 block of Cherry Street. The owner noticed his venomous West African Banded Cobra snake, permitted by the State of Texas Parks…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the major children’s hospitals in DFW announced on Wednesday that they will require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees. Children’s Health in Dallas said all employees must be vaccinated by October 1. Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth said every employee, physician, provider, credentialed staff, student, volunteer, contractor and…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s National Convention and Trade Show in Dallas on Wednesday. During his remarks, the Governor highlighted achievements of the 87th Legislative Session, including COVID-19 liability protections for businesses, anti-human trafficking efforts, and legislation that exempts forgiven paycheck protection program loans…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Biden Administration lands a victory in transporting illegal immigrants throughout Texas. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone issued a temporary order, Tuesday, to block Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order allowing the DPS to stop vehicles carrying migrants. Abbott believes the spread of COVID-19 is life-threatening to Texans. The governor blames the president for…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – With the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing, beginning Wednesday, Parkland Memorial Hospital will reduce visiting hours to 2 to 8 p.m. daily on inpatient care units. At this time, visitation is limited to one authorized visitor in single-occupancy rooms. All visitors must be designated and approved by patients/families in advance and visitors’…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County Commissioner says he won’t wear a mask in court, despite a requirement issued by the county judge. As COVID cases rise in North Texas, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins opened Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting with a mask mandate for the court. “We do wear masks inside this courtroom,” Jude…… MORE
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings Tuesday. The investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers, found that the Cuomo administration was a “hostile work environment” and that…… MORE
UPDATE: A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the building. That’s according to law enforcement officials. The Pentagon officer was stabbed and later died, according to officials who were not authorized to discuss the matter and spoke to The Associated Press on condition…… MORE
