Gov. Abbott Backs House-Passed Property Tax Cut Leaving Lt. Gov. Patrick Fuming

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – After quick house passage of Governor Greg Abbott‘s special legislative session priorities Tuesday the Texas House adjourned. To the ire of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Abbott tweeted support of the House passed version of property tax relief that would use $12.3 billion in state funds to reduce school property taxes. Abbott’s…MORE

Drying out through Friday. Wet Weekend Ahead

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 5-31-23 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, WARM AND HUMID..             HIGH NEAR 90             WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR AND MILD..             LOW NEAR 70 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY, WARM AND HUMID..             HIGH NEAR 89 / LOW NEAR 71             WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, WARM AND HUMID…WITH             INCREASING CLOUDS AND            …MORE

Actor Jamie Foxx Gives Back to his Hometown

TERRELL (WBAP/KLIF) – A celebrity from North Texas is donating a gift to his hometown. Actor Jamie Foxx, who was born and raised in Terrell, is behind a new basketball court at Breezy Hill Park. The court is red and has “Jamie Foxx” written in its center, and “Foxx Hole: Believe & Achieve” above that.…MORE

Lt. Gov. says he’s Tired of “Dysfunction” in Texas House

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said on Tuesday that he is tired of dysfunction in the State House of Representatives. Patrick was speaking at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. The comments came hours after Governor Abbott announced he would call several special sessions to address his legislative priorities.…MORE

Collin County GOP Shows Support for Ken Paxton as TX Senate Plans Impeachment Trial

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid support from Republicans in his home county, the Texas Senate has approved a plan to hold the impeachment trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton no later than August 28th. House Investigating Chairman Andrew Murr says the Senate will set the rules of the trial.The House has set a board of managers…MORE

” Mostly Dry” until Friday. Stormy Weekend.

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 5-30-23 TODAY…SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY, WARM AND HUMID..             ISOLATED SHOWERS BARELY POSSIBLE ANY TIME TODAY..             HIGH NEAR 89             WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR AND MILD OVERNIGHT..             LOWS 66 – 70 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARM…             HIGH NEAR 90 / LOW NEAR 71             WINDS SOUTHEAST 8-10…MORE

Governor Abbott Calls Special Session, says Several are Required

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced a special session and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the Special Session that began at 9 p.m. on Monday. Governor Abbott issued the following statement:  “I will soon be signing laws that advance our state and the future of all Texans, including laws that:  The…MORE

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