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Abortions in Texas fell 60% in 1st month under new limits

Abortions in Texas fell 60% in 1st month under new limits

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact. The nearly 2,200 abortions reported by Texas providers in September came after a…MORE

Take a Look at Who’s Running in March 1 Primary for Tarrant County:

Take a Look at Who’s Running in March 1 Primary for Tarrant County:

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-Early voting for the Texas primary runs from Feb. 14 to Feb. 25. Election Day is Tuesday, March 1. Here is what you can expect to see on the ballot for Tarrant County: U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6JAKE ELLZEY (R)BILL PAYNE (R)JAMES BUFORD (R) U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 12RYAN J. CATALA (R)ALYSIA RIEG…MORE

Dallas Police Association Accuses District Attorney of Playing Politics

Dallas Police Association Accuses District Attorney of Playing Politics

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Association responded on Thursday to charges brought by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office against one current and one former Dallas officer. The charges are related to alleged excessive force during protests in Downtown Dallas in May of 2020. DPA President Mike Mata said that protesters and Police Officers…MORE

Mavs Sending Porzingis to Wizards for 2 Players

Mavs Sending Porzingis to Wizards for 2 Players

AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) – A person with knowledge of the trade says the Dallas Mavericks are sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. The deal ends the plan to pair Porzingis with fellow European and young Dallas star Luka Doncic. The two never established the bond the…MORE

North Texas Celebrates its Presence in Sunday’s Big Game

North Texas Celebrates its Presence in Sunday’s Big Game

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Cowboys are not playing in this year’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles, but North Texas is still represented. DFW natives playing in the big game include L.A. Rams Quarterback, and Highland Park High School alum, Matthew Stafford, and DeSoto’s Von Miller. Miller also plays for the Rams. Former Azle football…MORE

Texas AG Investigates GoFundMe for Shutting Down ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fundraiser

Texas AG Investigates GoFundMe for Shutting Down ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fundraiser

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said this week that his office is investigating potential deceptive practices by the crowd-sharing platform GoFundMe. According to Paxton, his office has issued Civil Investigative Demands to GoFundMe Inc. to investigate potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act . The crowd-funding platform’s integrity has come into question after it removed a…MORE

FWPD Asks for Help Identifying Person of Interest in a Robbery

FWPD Asks for Help Identifying Person of Interest in a Robbery

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police detectives are asking for public assistance in identifying this #PersonOfInterest in a robbery. The department is asking anyone who recognizes him to call 817-988-8563. (Copyright 2022 WBAP/KLIF. All rights reserved.)MORE

3 Dallas Police Officers Fired for Separate Offenses Across NTX

3 Dallas Police Officers Fired for Separate Offenses Across NTX

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Three Dallas officers have been fired after separate incidents across North Texas. The officers were fired by Police Chief Eddie Garcia after a disciplinary hearing this week, according to WFAA-TV. The department says officer Donnel Brown was involved in a theft that prompted a response by the Plano Police Department, and officer…MORE

TX House Candidate Upset that She Could Not Allow Students to Laugh at Trans Classmates

TX House Candidate Upset that She Could Not Allow Students to Laugh at Trans Classmates

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas salon owner who gained national attention for defying COVID lockdown orders two years ago is running for a Texas House seat. During a recent voters’ forum, Shelly Luther, a former teacher tried to make point about school choice, initially blasting the views of some Congressional lawmakers saying, “They have AOC…MORE