Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature reached the end of the 2021 regular session Sunday night without passing a controversial voting bill. The House was ready to vote on it a few minutes before midnight when Democrats walked out as a group, meaning the Republican majority no longer had a quorum, and bringing the proceedings…… MORE
Off and On Memorial Day Rains (and the rest of the week)
SYNOPSIS: An upper level low near San Diego, cut off from the jet stream, will take several days to cross the western half of the country, using Pacific and Gulf moisture to produce heavy rains over North Texas. Today, Cloudym Breezy, Widely Scattered Showers and Tstorms, 79 / 70, WInds SE10-20 Tuesday, Scattered Showers and…… MORE
Texas’ Fix After Blackout Doesn’t Dwell on Climate Change
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ biggest fix to February’s deadly winter blackout that left more than 4 million people without power puts new attention on projections by the state’s climatologist but does not dwell on climate change after a deep freeze buckled the state’s unprepared electric grid. A far-reaching bill sent Sunday night to Republican…… MORE
Dems Walk Out, Stop Texas GOP’s Sweeping Voting Requirements
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A restrictive voting bill in Texas that was on the verge of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk has failed to pass Sunday night after Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline. Abbott swiftly said he would call a special session to try passing a voting bill again…… MORE
Locally Based Airlines Delay Return of Alcohol to Flights amid Uptick in Passenger Misconduct Incidents
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Passengers who travel aboard two locally based airlines will have to wait a little longer for the return of alcohol to flights amid an uptick in passenger misconduct incidents on planes. Many airlines suspended alcohol service on planes during the COVID pandemic, but planned to bring it back this summer. An American Airlines…… MORE
Grammy Award Winning Singer BJ Thomas, Arlington TX Resident, Dies at 78
ARLINGTON TEXAS – WBAP/KLIF – Arlington resident and Grammy award winning, Grammy Hall of Fame inductee BJ Thomas died Saturday at the age of 78, after a diagnosis of stage four lung cancer. Thomas was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, but soon became a Texan; raised in Houston. Widely known for his pop, country, adult contemporary…… MORE
Cloudy, but rain-free until after Midnight
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast…… MORE
Fort Hood Soldier Charged With Death Of An Arizona Baby
Fort Hood (WBAP/KLIF) – A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Hood has been arrested for the death of a baby in Arizona. Khairee Patton is accused of the 2019 death of his former girlfriend’s baby. Patton is in the Bell County jail awaiting extradition to Arizona. He’s charged with suspicion of second-degree murder, child…… MORE
The Texas Legislature Is Ready To Pass New Voting Laws
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas legislators are bracing for a final weekend vote on Republican sponsored new voting laws that many analysts say will be the most restrictive in the U.S. A sweeping bill finalized Saturday would eliminate drive-thru voting, reduce polling hours, and scale back Sunday voting. To become law the changes have to be…… MORE
Texas Comptroller Estimates Texans Will Save $13.4M in State & Local Sales Tax Saturday Through Monday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This weekend may be a good time to replace outdated water systems and inefficient appliances. That’s because from Saturday through Monday at midnight, certain energy-efficient products displaying the energy star logo can be purchased tax free. It’s part of Texas’ water efficient sales tax holiday. By taking advantage of the tax…… MORE
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