FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-A permanent tribute to Tarrant County law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty now stands on the west lawn of the historic 1895 Tarrant County courthouse. Law Enforcement agencies from across Tarrant Counnty gathered in Fort Worth for the dedication of the Tarrant County Law Enforcement Memorial, a slab of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that over 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the state of Texas. The Governor called the achievement “an incredible milestone” in the state’s fight against this virus. said Governor Abbott. “Vaccines are the most effective defense against the spread of COVID-19, and I…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers last night passed HB-929, ‘The Botham Jean Act Safe at Home Bill’. ‘Bo’s Law,’ as it’s called and authored by Rep. Carl Sherman of DeSoto, was prompted by the police killing over 2 years ago of the 26-year old Jean in his apartment by former Dallas police officer Amber…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Following federal approval, North Texas children as young as 12 are now being vaccinated for COVID-19. In the first group of 12 to 15-year-old’s receiving the Pfizer shot in Dallas County, there was some anxiety. “I was nervous,” a Dallas 12-year-old said. “I don’t like shots,” insisted a 15-year-old getting after receiving…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new guidance was announced Thursday at the White House. It will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals,…… MORE
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
