AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed several pieces of legislation into law on Tuesday that are aimed to stop cities from defunding the police and enhance penalties for criminal activities that interfere with or harm law enforcement. “The men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Political experts say Texas Governor Greg Abbott is within his power to remove pay for lawmakers after pledging to do so in response to Democrats letting the clock run out on a controversial voting bill. The pledge comes after Democrats walked out on the Republican led voting bill, causing it to die…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that state lawmakers delivered one of the most conservative legislative sessions the state has ever seen, but insisted more work needs to be done. “From Day One of this session, our priorities were centered around hardworking Texans and building a state that is safer, freer, healthier,…… MORE
UPDATE: 4 P.M. May 31, 2021 DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – One person is in custody after reports of an active shooter inside North Park Mall, but authorities say no shots were fired. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said Monday afternoon that an investigation revealed that a man with mental health issues was banging skateboard on a table…… MORE
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DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This weekend may be a good time to replace outdated water systems and inefficient appliances.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
