Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Houston accountant who narrowly loss to Lt, Gov Dan Patrick in 2018 is seeking a rematch in 2022. Democrat Mike Collier told the Dallas Morning News that he aims to hold Patrick accountable for failures like the Texas power emergency and the pandemic response. Collier added, “I’m convinced that not only…… MORE
6 Dead In Apparent Murder-suicide at Allen, Texas Home
DALLAS (AP) — Six people were found fatally shot in a suburban Dallas home early Monday after police say two brothers made a pact to kill four family members and themselves. Officers in Allen went to the home for a welfare check at around 1 a.m. after getting a call from a friend of one…… MORE
Veteran Dallas Fire Rescue Captain Dies In His Sleep at Home
DALLAS — A man who worked as Dallas Fire-Rescue Captain died Monday morning while off-duty at his home, DFR posted on Facebook. Captain Reginald D. Williams died while asleep at his home. “He served the City of Dallas for 29 years and will be missed by all,” Dallas Fire-Rescue wrote in the post. “Our thoughts…… MORE
Rangers Open Season with Fans in the Stands
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field in Arlington Monday for the first Rangers game with a crowd in attendance at the new stadium. The stadium’s inaugural year was shortened because of the coronavirus pandemic, and played without fans. A nearly sold out crowd made its way into Globe Field Monday afternoon…… MORE
Gaetz says he won’t Resign Over ‘False’ Sex Allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) – Embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will not resign from Congress. The Florida Republican made his statement less than a week since reports emerged that he’s under federal investigation for possible sex crimes. Gaetz wrote a column that appeared Monday in the Washington Examiner. Gaetz denies accusations that he had sex with…… MORE
Six Dead in Allen Murder-Suicide
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – Six people are dead in what is being described as a murder-suicide in Allen. According to Allen Police, the violence was limited to a single home in the 1500 bloack of Pine Bluff Drive. “The community is not in any danger,” said Sgt. John Felty. “This was isolated to this one family.”…… MORE
Governor Abbott Declines to Throw First Pitch at Texas Rangers Game
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Rangers baseball organization on Monday, declining the invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the their home opening game. The Governor cited Major League Baseball’s decision to move the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new election integrity…… MORE
Garland Health Department Temporarily Closing COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Site
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – Citing issues dealing with a high “no-show rate” during recent COVID-19 vaccination events, the Garland Health Department is temporarily closing its vaccine registration site to work through its current wait list of more than 20,000 people. In a statement, GHD said workers have attempted to contact some on the wait list…… MORE
Majority Of College Athletic Directors Support Compensation For Student Athletes
UNDATED (AP) – An Associated Press survey of Division I athletic directors found that nearly 73% believe allowing athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image or likeness will decrease the number of schools that have a chance to be competitive in college sports. Nearly 28% said fewer schools would be competitive. Most…… MORE
O’Rourke’s Unclear Clarification: Will He or Won’t He Run For TX Governor?
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke says he won’t run for governor next year. Or, rather, he has no plans to do so at this time. Many Texas Democrats are urging O’Rourke to be the party’s candidate but in an interview for Lone Star Politics on KXAS-TV he said, “I’ve got no plans…… MORE
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