AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas is closing the state Capitol grounds through President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The announcement Friday comes amid warnings of armed protests at statehouses around the U.S. The announcement adds Texas to the growing list of states taking new safeguards following last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. The Texas Department…… MORE
New Variant of the Coronavirus Found in Dallas County
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) -Dallas County Health and Human Services announced that this is the same variant discovered in the United Kingdom, and the third case identified within the state of Texas. According to officials, the variant was found in a man in his 20’s, with no recent history of travel outside of the United States.…… MORE
Another North Texas Resident Charged With Insurrection
A third resident of north Texas has been arrested for alleged involvement with the mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week. Federal authorities say 58 year old Troy Anthony Smocks urged an armed effort to hunt down Democrats and others. Smocks was arrested Friday, and faces a charge of…… MORE
Texas Execution Delayed
Austin (AP) – A Texas appeals court has delayed what would have been the first execution scheduled in the state this year. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Friday granted a stay for 31 year old Blaine Milam to review claims he is intellectually disabled. Milam had been scheduled to die by lethal injection on…… MORE
Frisco Realtor Facing Charges in Capitol Breach
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Frisco realtor who made several social media posts from last week’s breach of the U.S. Capitol building is now charged for her alleged involvement. Court documents unsealed on Friday show that Jenna Ryan flew from Denton to Washington D.C. on a private plane with others. She posted video of her trip. “I don’t…… MORE
The NRA Aims to Relocate to Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Rifle Association is aiming to relocate to Texas. The NRA announced a restructuring plan on Friday. CEO Wayne LaPierre said the move positions the gun lobby for the long-term and ensures continued success as the nation’s leading advocate for constitutional freedom. He said relocating from Texas would set the NRA…… MORE
Life Sentence Handed Down in Killing of Dallas Police Officer
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The man who shot and killed a Dallas Police Officer at a Home Depot in 2018 was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday. According to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, Armando Luis Juarez shot and killed Dallas Police Officer Rogelio Santander on April 24, 2018. He also shot…… MORE
North Texas Congresswoman says she will Refuse Big Tech Money
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne is urging her colleagues in the House of Representatives to refuse contributions from Big Tech companies including Google, Apple, Facebook Twitter and Amazon. In a letter to members of the house the freshman congresswoman says the companies abuse their power and market dominance to censor conservative…… MORE
Feds Walk Back Claims Capitol Mob Aimed to ‘Assassinate’ Elected Officials
Update at 5:30pm: (AP) – The prosecutor leading the investigation into the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week says authorities have no direct evidence that the rioters were plotting to assassinate officials. The comments from acting District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin on Friday come after prosecutors said in court papers filed…… MORE
American Red Cross Partners with NFL to Urge Residents to Donate Blood, Plasma
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The American Red Cross is in need of blood and has partnered with the National Football League to encourage North Texans to donate blood and plasma. The organization’s Krystal Smith said donations typically decline during winter but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue. “With the rise and COVID cases…… MORE
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