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Texas Doctor Who Defied State’s New Abortion Ban Is Sued

Texas Doctor Who Defied State’s New Abortion Ban Is Sued

DALLAS (AP) – A San Antonio doctor who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law has been sued by two people seeking to test the legality of the state’s near-total ban on the procedure. Former attorneys in Arkansas and Illinois filed lawsuits Monday against Dr. Alan Braid, who in a…MORE

Third Legislative Special Session Underway in Austin

Third Legislative Special Session Underway in Austin

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Another special session began on Monday inside the State Capitol in Austin. It’s the third special in the 87th Texas legislative session. A quorum was held in the House and Senate as lawmakers prepare to tackle agenda items laid out by Governor Abbott. Those items include redistricting. “Every 10 years we get…MORE

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Emergency Declaration Regarding Border Surge

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Emergency Declaration Regarding Border Surge

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that he sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting an emergency declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, specifically due to what he called “the dire situation in Val Verde County.” Thousands of Haitian migrants…MORE

Houston Police Officer Killed, Another Injured While Serving Arrest Warrant

Houston Police Officer Killed, Another Injured While Serving Arrest Warrant

HOUSTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Houston police officer is dead and another one is battling injuries sustained in a shooting Monday morning. According to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, William “Bill” Jeffrey and Sgt. Michael Vance were shot while serving a search warrant at a apartment complex in northeast Harris County. Investigators said the suspect…MORE

Haitian Illegal Immigrants Being Airlifted Home

Haitian Illegal Immigrants Being Airlifted Home

(WBAP/KLIF) — The U.S. is flying Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland and trying to block others from crossing the border from Mexico. It’s a massive show of force that signals the beginning of what could be one of America’s swiftest, large-scale expulsions of migrants or refugees in decades.  Three…MORE

Is Beto O’Rourke Ready to Jump Into the Texas Governor’s Race?

Is Beto O’Rourke Ready to Jump Into the Texas Governor’s Race?

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) As former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke embarked on a tour across Texas earlier this year rallying against proposed election reform legislation, speculation ran high that may run for governor of the Lone Star State. O’Rourke has remained mum on the matter, but an Axios report on Sunday cites ‘Texas political operatives’ who reportedly…MORE

56-Yard Field Goal Leads To Last Minute Cowboys Win

56-Yard Field Goal Leads To Last Minute Cowboys Win

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Throughout his rehab from a broken ankle last season, Dak Prescott thought about what it would feel like to be on the field again and lead the Dallas Cowboys on a game-winning drive. Prescott directed the Cowboys on an 11-play, 49-yard march against the Los Angeles Chargers, culminating in Greg Zuerlein’s…MORE

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Works in Kids Ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Works in Kids Ages 5 to 11

AP Medical Writer (WBAP/KLIF) – Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine maker said Monday it plans to seek authorization for this age group soon in the U.S., Britain and Europe — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German…MORE