Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A new poll of about 1400 voters who cast ballots in Texas last year found that incumbent Governor Greg Abbott and former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke are virtually tied with Abbott at 44% to O’rourke’s 43% … 10% of respondents were undecided. That, as O’rourke has yet to officially declare his candidacy,…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Most fans planning to attend a Dallas Mavericks home game in the future will no longer have to submit proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to get into the game. Starting November 15th, fans sitting more than 15 feet away from the court at the American Airlines Cneter won’t have to…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars. William Neil “Doc” Gallagher also got a 30-year prison sentence from state District Judge Elizabeth Beach for his August guilty pleas. The sentences…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Glenn Heights – An Amber Alert has been issued by the Glenn Heights Police Department for 14 year old Stevie Johnson, who police believe may be in danger. Stevie Johnson was last seen in the 800 block of Cascade Drive just before 5 Monday evening. She is believed to be wearing a…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Supreme Court is considering arguments over Texas’ controversial abortion law. The high court heard arguments Monday in cases against Texas by the Federal government and abortion providers. It could be weeks, or longer, before a ruling comes down. The ‘Texas Heartbeat Law’ bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senator Joe Manchin is wavering over supporting President Joe Biden’s1.75 trillion policy package. Instead he said Monday it’s “time to vote” on a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Democrats wanted a signal from Manchin that he will support Biden’s bigger package. But his press conference at the Capitol dashed hopes and…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-North Texas public transportation agencies are providing free rides to get voters to the polls this election day, November 2nd, 2021. Voters can ride free on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), and Trinity Metro to cast their ballot. Below is more information for each North Texas public transit agency’s…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday his appointment of Evan Young to the Supreme Court of Texas. “Evan Young is a proven legal scholar and public servant, making him an ideal pick for the Supreme Court of Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Evan’s extensive background in private practice and public service will…… MORE
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, and North Texans will cast their votes on a myriad of local and state issues. Fort Worth ISD has asked voters to approve $1.5 billion in bond proposals that officials said will pay for renovations and upgrades to middle schools, add a new elementary…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Flight cancellations are skyrocketing at American Airlines. The airline has canceled more than 900 flights on Sunday, or one-third of its schedule for the day. That brings American’s three-day total to more than 1,800 canceled flights. The airline is blaming staffing shortages and high winds that at times shut down its busiest…… MORE
