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DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This weekend may be a good time to replace outdated water systems and inefficient appliances.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
Memorial Day Forecast (Sat and Sun OK)
We remember and honor those who have laid the ultimate sacrifice on the altar of our country. Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly…… MORE
Nearly A Dozen Houston Jailors Fired
Houston (AP) – 11 employees with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have been fired, and six others have been suspended following the February death of a county jail inmate who had been hit multiple times in the head by detention officers. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Friday medical examiners had ruled Jaquaree Simmons’s death a homicide…… MORE
Texas College Athletes May Be Able To Endorse Products
Austin (AP) – Texas lawmakers have approved letting college athletes earn money with endorsements and sponsorship deals that have been previously banned. Friday’s Senate vote sends the measure to Gov. Greg Abbott to consider signing into law. Several states have already approved measures allowing allow athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness.…… MORE
US To Expedite Family Immigration Cases
El Paso (AP) – U.S. officials say they will fast-track the immigration court cases of families arriving on the southern border. The move comes comes as the Biden administration has eased some asylum restrictions that had expelled many arriving immigrant families from the country. Under the plan, immigrant families stopped on the border could be…… MORE
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