Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – In a non-binding opinion issued Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says presiding election judges licensed to carry handguns may do so while working at polls in government buildings. In March, Rpublican State Rep. James White of Woodville had asked for the opinion, citing “safety concerns for election judges who work long…… MORE
Texan Selling 3D Printed Gun Plans, Despite Ruling
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns says he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a federal court order barring him from posting the plans online. Cody Wilson says he began selling the plans Tuesday morning and…… MORE
Republicans resist plan to rename Senate building for McCain
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to rename the Senate’s oldest office building for John McCain ran into resistance Tuesday from Republican senators reluctant to take away an honor already bestowed on an earlier Senate titan — and a leader of Southern senators during a tumultuous era in the nation’s history. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell,…… MORE
Former Balch Springs Police Officer Roy Oliver Guilty of Murder
DALLAS (AP) —UPDATE 2:22 PM DALLAS (AP) — The jury says former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver is guilty of murder, not guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of aggravated assault in the death by shooting of 15 year old Jordan Edwards in 2017. A jury completed its first day of deliberations Monday…… MORE
The City of Fort Worth Asks the Community for Input on the 2019 Proposed Budget
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth is conducting public hearings to get citizen input on the 2019 budget. Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa said the $1.9 billion budget is designed to lower the property tax rate by 2 cents. He said since property values have been increasing from year to year, the…… MORE
Harvard Study Shows North Texas Surpasses National Average Regarding Over-Prescribed Opioid Drugs
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Northeast Texas has a problem when it comes to over prescribing opioid drugs, according to a Harvard Study. The results show the area greatly surpasses the national average. Harvard Ranked states by U.S. Congressional Districts. Districts 4 and 1, which covers almost all of North Texas, was rated at 90 percent…… MORE
Dallas Police Union President Urges the Public to Respect “Whatever Decision” in the Oliver Trial
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The jury in the murder trial of former Balch Springs Police officer Roy Oliver has begun its second of deliberations. Oliver faces life in prison if convicted of killing an unarmed teen last year. Officers had been dispatched to reports of underage drinking at a party. 15-year old Jordan Edwards was in…… MORE
The Dallas Police Association Supports DFR’s New Policy on Violent Calls
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Fire Department will now only respond to violent calls by setting up a safe zone until police arrive. This, after an incident over the weekend where fire fighters had to pin down a domestic violence suspect who was carrying a knife and threatening his wife. Dallas Police Association President Mike…… MORE
New Poll: Cruz and O’Rourke In Virtual Tie
Boston (WBAP/KLIF) – Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rouke are in a virtual dead heat in the Texas U.S. Senate race according to the latest Emerson College e-poll. The poll found Cruz with 38 percent of the vote, while O’Rourke had 37 percent of the the vote. 21 percent of those…… MORE
Few Concessions by Incumbent Governor Abbott on Proposed Debate Scheduling
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Lupe Valdez continues to have little luck in persuading Republican Governor Greg Abbott to agree to debates beyond the one hour, one night deal sealed for Friday, September 28th at 7 pm – Texas “Football Friday Night”. While Abbott has newly agreed to add Spanish language…… MORE
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