Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy. The court’s three liberal justices suggested in arguments Wednesday that it would severely damage the court’s legitimacy if it agrees…… MORE
COLLEYVILLE (WBAP/KLIF News) – Daystar Television Network founder and high-profile televangelist Marcus Lamb, who spread anti-vaccine sentiments, has died to complications from COVID-19. In a message posted to the Daystar website, officials said the 64-year-old died Tuesday morning. “He leaves behind a legacy of fiercely loving the Lord, all the people of the world, and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — World-wide concern about the Omicron variant has Texans concerned. The variant has yet to reach the United States, however experts predict it will. Texas A&M virologist Ben Neuman says there isn’t much known about the variant, however a clearer picture will emerge in two weeks. Science from the sequence points to Omicron being…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Biden Administration’s policy decisions have received mixed reviews. Democrats praise the president having America’s best interests at heart. However, the Heritage Foundation’s Jim Carafano criticizes the president for dividing the country, while hurting businesses and the economy. Carafano points to open borders, stringent COVID mandates, and the attack on the oil and…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Regulators of Texas’ oil and gas industry that buckled during February’s deadly freeze moved Tuesday toward making some producers more prepared for cold weather, but not in time for this winter as the nation’s power grid monitor warned the state is still at risk of blackouts. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is guaranteeing the lights…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Some believe Texas’ move to bolster protections against winter power outages doesn’t go far enough. Regulators of the Texas oil and gas industry are moving to make operators better prepared for cold weather, following February’s deadly freeze. However, new rules passed, Tuesday, won’t come in time for winter as the nation’s power grid…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A proposed oil pipeline in California is expected to enter a critical phase of its government review next year. If approved, the move would allow ExxonMobil to resume production at three offshore platforms. The $300 million project by Houston-based plains All American Pipeline would replace a line near Santa Barbara that was shut…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs. Attorneys for the families of four of the victims said Tuesday that they had…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The largest parkland dedication in Dallas since 1938 was announced today, the result of a joint effort between Oncor Electric Delivery, the City of Dallas and the Circuit Trail Conservancy (CTC), the nonprofit completing The LOOP, a 50 mile walk and bike trail connecting north, south, east and west Dallas. “A critical piece…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Arlington Police Officers say they lack confidence in Chief Al Jones. The Arlington Municipal Patrolman’s Association’ is pointing directly to Chief Jones’ decision in October to fire an Officer seen on video fatally shooting a suspect who ignored commands while driving his pickup truck. The firing came less than 48…… MORE
