Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature reached the end of the 2021 regular session Sunday night without passing a controversial voting bill. The House was ready to vote on it a few minutes before midnight when Democrats walked out as a group, meaning the Republican majority no longer had a quorum, and bringing the proceedings…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A restrictive voting bill in Texas that was on the verge of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk has failed to pass Sunday night after Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline. Abbott swiftly said he would call a special session to try passing a voting bill again…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This weekend may be a good time to replace outdated water systems and inefficient appliances. That’s because from Saturday through Monday at midnight, certain energy-efficient products displaying the energy star logo can be purchased tax free. It’s part of Texas’ water efficient sales tax holiday. By taking advantage of the tax…… MORE
El Paso (AP) – U.S. officials say they will fast-track the immigration court cases of families arriving on the southern border. The move comes comes as the Biden administration has eased some asylum restrictions that had expelled many arriving immigrant families from the country. Under the plan, immigrant families stopped on the border could be…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has asked the Government Performance & Financial Management Committee to explore whether the City can offer paid parental leave to its employees. Currently, the City relies on other forms of leave, such as sick time and vacation time, as a means to provide employees with paid time off…… MORE
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republicans have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Senate fell sort of the 60 votes needed to consider a House-passed bill that would have formed a 10-member commission evenly split between the two parties. It was another sign…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Big changes are coming to DFW Airport. The airport will soon provide COVID-19 Testing facilities for international and domestic travelers. Testing sites will be located at both pre-security and post-security areas. Close to 1000 passengers a day are estimated to use the service. About 200 new jobs will be created with this…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott is in Fort Worth discussing a new offense that would crack down on illegal drugs smuggled by Mexican Drug Cartels across the Texas border. Abbott said President Joe Biden’s immigration policies are to blame for the influx of drugs, particularly Fentanyl, coming into Texas. Just in Tarrant County, Fentanyl seizures are up…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is asking for a special legislative session to specifically pass three bills with conservative support. But, Governor Abbott is encouraging lawmakers to stay focused, as the session nears its end. On Wednesday, Patrick called on the Governor to hold a special session to hear bills that involve…… MORE
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard serving Silicon Valley, killing eight people before ending his own life, authorities said. The suspect was an employee of the Valley Transportation Authority, which provides bus, light rail and other transit services throughout Santa Clara County, the largest county in…… MORE
