HOUSTON (AP) – The execution of a “Texas 7” gang member who killed a police officer has been stayed again because the state refuses to provide him with a Buddhist chaplain in the death chamber. The U.S. Supreme Court initially blocked Patrick Murphy’s execution in March, saying his religious rights would be violated if no…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Republican governor said Thursday he is creating a homeless campsite on state land in the capital of Austin, escalating a battle with the city’s liberal leaders over people living on the streets. Greg Abbott’s announcement was met with a mix of muted welcoming and accusations of political posturing from Democrats…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- We can expect a warmer and drier winter than normal in North Texas. New data shows neutral conditions for the El Nino climate pattern this fall, though this month could see some lower swings. Sarah Barnes with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth says their Climate Prediction Center expects December and…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 presidential campaign. Bloomberg announced earlier this year that he would not seek the Democratic nomination. But in a statement Thursday, his political adviser Howard Wolfson says Bloomberg is worried that the current crop of Democratic…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Sheriff’s office is investigating after two teens fishing near Denton creek found a woman’s body. Sheriff Tracy Murphree says 20-year-old Jade Monique Harris was brutally attacked. “She was stabbed multiple times and it was a very violent episode it’s just tragic,” Murphree said. Harris is from Lewisville , has a…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A member of the historically polygamist family victimized in a brutal attack in rural Mexico is demanding action from the Mexican government. Authorities said this week that nine Mexican-American women and children of the LeBaron community were massacred by a group of men believed to be linked to a Mexican drug cartel.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The UNT Health Science Center announces a new website that connects expert service providers to Fort Worth’s fast growing business community. Sparkyard is a free collaborative website to help new and existing local companies grow. With more than 40 resource partners participating so far, Sparkyard will help businesses access a wide variety…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine has told lawmakers in private that he understood President Donald Trump proposed a quid pro quo with Ukraine. Now he’s expected to repeat that testimony in the impeachment inquiry’s initial public hearings next week. The diplomat, William Taylor, will be the first to testify. The focus…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas mayor pro tem Dwaine Caraway has taken up new digs in the Dallas County jail as he continues to serve out a federal bribery sentence — and many are wondering “Why?” Not even the U.S. Attorney’s office was aware of the move last week, according to the Dallas Morning News.…… MORE
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton police officer shot during traffic stop faces long road to recovery. The department says Urbano Rodriguez is now alert, in stable condition and showing some signs of improvement after being shot in the head and leg over a week ago. Denton Police Chief Frank Dixon is “getting incrementally better…… MORE
