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Fantasy SCOTUS in its 8th Season

Fantasy SCOTUS in its 8th Season

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — People around the world are competing for cash and prizes by playing Fantasy SCOTUS. In 2009, South Texas College Law Professor Josh Blackman came up with the competition. It works like this: League members compete by accurately picking the outcome of a case, and even how a justice will vote on the…MORE

2017 State Fair Doesn’t Break Sales Record

2017 State Fair Doesn’t Break Sales Record

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Another State Fair of Texas is in the history books.  The gates closed on Sunday for the 2017 season.  According to a news release, the Fair welcomed approximately 2.2 million people through the gates and generated about $54.5 million in gross coupon sales for food, beverages and ride – a second best in…MORE

NRA Offers “Shooting Insurance”

ATLANTA (AP) – The National Rifle Association has launched a new insurance program for people who shoot someone. And it’s stirring criticism from gun-control advocates who say it could foster more violence and give gun owners a false sense of security to shoot first and ask questions later. The NRA’s insurance, called “Carry Guard,” offers…MORE

Mark Cuban Contemplates White House Bid

Mark Cuban Contemplates White House Bid

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Mark Cuban has many titles: Businessman, Investor, Author, TV Personality, and philanthropist. Is he looking to add “President” to that list? The Mavs owner stopped by the studio to talk about this season’s tipoff, Dave & Amy talked with him about this year’s talent, a possible run for the White House and…MORE

Tillerson to Use Diplomacy “Until the First Bomb Drops”

Tillerson to Use Diplomacy “Until the First Bomb Drops”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the President has directed him to work out a diplomatic path in North Korea. This as the President himself seems to be taking a different approach, through tweets and even some of his comments. Tillerson made the comments Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” He…MORE

This Week’s Hits and Misses: One Guy’s Opinion

This Week’s Hits and Misses: One Guy’s Opinion

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — It’s the weekend in DFW, so why not go see a movie? Dr. Frank Sweitek gave us his hits and misses this week… in One Guy’s Opinion. Each week, Frank gives us the best of times, and sometimes worst of times, in film. Catch him Friday mornings on The Morning Drive…MORE

Congressman Helps Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico

Congressman Helps Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Congressman Michael Burgess is helping in recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria. He just returned from a trip to San Juan, where he worked with doctors at several of the hospitals. On Thursday, the Congressman took the time to chat with Dave & Amy about how recovery in the region is going so…MORE

Jury Selection Starts in Biker Shootings Trial

Jury Selection Starts in Biker Shootings Trial

  The selection process began Tuesday in the Waco trial of Christopher “Jake” Carrizal. The Dallas chapter president of the Bandidos motorcycle club is the first to stand trial of 154 bikers indicted after the shootings that killed nine people and wounded 20 others outside a Waco restaurant. The defendants face felony charges of engaging…MORE

First trial from 2015 biker shootout to begin in Waco

WACO, Texas (AP) – Jury selection is to begin for the first trial stemming from a deadly 2015 shootout between bikers and police in Waco. The selection process in the trial of Christopher “Jake” Carrizal is scheduled to being Tuesday in Waco. The Dallas chapter president of the Bandidos motorcycle club is the first to…MORE