AUSTIN – A date was set Wednesday for the special runoff election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District. The election is to fill the seat of late Congressman Ron Wright. Wright’s widow, Susan Wright, is on the ballot with Texas State Rep. Jake Ellzey. Both candidates are Republicans and emerged from a crowded field after the…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Alcohol to-go officially became law in Texas on Wednesday. Governor Abbott signed HB 1094 by Representative Geren and Senator Hancock, making permanent restaurants’ ability to safely sell alcohol with pickup and delivery food orders. Alcohol to-go is now LAW in Texas! Thank you to my partners in the legislature for getting this…… MORE
UPDATED 8:23AM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans have ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. She is Congress’ highest-ranking…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- A long-term plan to create a mental health jail diversion center – and provide an alternative to putting people with mental health needs behind bars – appears to be on the fast track. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said Tuesday during the Commissioners Court meeting that he would like to see the…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Department is responding to backlash over its response to a recent protest through city streets. According to Plano Police, an officer was dispatched to a reported Traffic Hazard call on May 2 where the caller stated there was a malfunction in the traffic signal light at the intersection of…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former State Senator, and North Texas native, Don Huffines spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since announcing he will challenge incumbent Governor, Greg Abbott, in next year’s election. Huffines told WBAP’s Chris Salcedo Show that he’s running for Governor because he’s tired of Texans being lied to. “We’re tired of…… MORE
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case. Judge Harlin Hale announced his decision Tuesday in the case over whether the powerful gun-rights group should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead of New York. Lawyers for New York Attorney General Letitia James argued the bankruptcy filing…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A top priority of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan won preliminary approval Monday. House Bill 3 limes the governor and local governments in pandemic. By a vote of 92-45 the GOP-led chamber voted to curtail the governor’s power during a pandemic, and also puts limits on state and local governments’ power to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on Monday, as Patrick seeks his third term. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is a great fighter for the people of Texas,” Trump said in a statement posted to his website. “He has stood up for up for Life, Liberty,…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Another attempt to bring legalized casino gambling and sports betting to the Lone Star State appears to have gone bust in the Texas legislature … again. Millions of dollars was spent by gambling interests to promote the effort, while dozens of lobbyists backed the issue. Texas lawmakers who sponsored such bills told…… MORE
