MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of Alabama lawmakers have proposed legislation similar to a Texas law that would ban most abortions and allow anyone to file civil lawsuits against violators and collect damages. Alabama is the latest GOP-led state to see lawmakers propose legislation to mimic the Texas law and its novel citizen-enforcement provision.…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Taking a page from Texas’ playbook, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state. Newsom’s proposal is similar to the Texas law that outlaws abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. The U.S. Supreme…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports U.S. inflation has jumped to the highest level its been in nearly 40 years. The price of things climbed 6.8% in the past year, nationally. However, inflation in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex was up 7.5%. Texas A&M researchers say that was mostly due to increases in…… MORE
McKinney (WBAP/KLIF) – An 11 year old Collin County girl who became the subject of wild speculation on Q-ANON websites when she disappeared last July has been found safe and sound in another country. Sophie Long is now in protective custody, and will be brought back to Collin County, but authorities are not saying what…… MORE
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 60. Winds: S 10-20. SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear and chilly. Low: 43. Winds: S 5-10. MONDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 68. Winds: S 5-15. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy, and warm. High: 77. Winds: S 10-15.… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has approved the activation of 10 Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel to deploy in response to the catastrophic tornadoes that occurred in western Kentucky overnight. Task Force 1 will provide specialized technical gear and communication equipment to members of…… MORE
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy, and much cooler. High: 56. Winds: N 10-20. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 62. Winds: S 10-20.… MORE
BOSTON (AP) – Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years. The critical flaw is in an open-source utility widely used by government and industry. Experts say it is already being exploited and the fallout won’t be known for several days. Untold millions of…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says there are “active discussions” within the department about making COVID-19 vaccine booster shots mandatory for service members, even as thousands refuse or seek exemptions from the initial shot mandate. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says there have been no final decisions on the matter. He says Secretary of Defense Lloyd…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The man charged in the killing of Mesquite Police Sergeant Richard Houston is behind bars. According to an arrest affidavit, Jamie Jaramillo shot himself after allegedly opening fire on Sgt. Houston last Friday outside a Mesquite grocery store. The suspect was hospitalized and has since been released and is booked in the…… MORE
