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Ezekiel Elliott’s Attorneys Respond to NFL Suspension

Ezekiel Elliott’s Attorneys Respond to NFL Suspension

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Attorneys for Dallas Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott have issued a statement about the running back’s recent six-game suspension handed down by the NFL on Friday. The league issued a statement about its decision that laid out details of its investigation into allegations of domestic violence against Elliot. “League investigators interviewed more than…MORE

Death of Bedford Teen Discovered in Arlington Landfill Ruled a Homicide

Death of Bedford Teen Discovered in Arlington Landfill Ruled a Homicide

BEDFORD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s has ruled the death of 14-year-old Kaytlynn Cargill a homicide. The report said the teenager died due to “homicidal violence”. Cargill vanished while walking her dog near the Oak Creek Apartments on June 19th. Her body was discovered June 21st in the nearby Republic Services landfill in Arlington. While she was…MORE

Trump on North Korea: Maybe ‘Fire and Fury’ Comment ‘Wasn’t Tough Enough’

Trump on North Korea: Maybe ‘Fire and Fury’ Comment ‘Wasn’t Tough Enough’

 (CNN) — President Donald Trump reiterated his bellicose warning to North Korea from earlier in the week, telling reporters at his golf club in New Jersey on Thursday that his threat to bring “fire and fury” if North Korea continued to threaten the United States may not have gone far enough. “Maybe it wasn’t tough…MORE

North Korea “Seriously Examining” A Strike Near Guam

North Korea “Seriously Examining” A Strike Near Guam

 (CNN) — North Korea is “seriously examining a plan” to launch a missile strike near the United States territory of Guam in response to President Donald Trump’s warning to Pyongyang that any additional threats will be met with “fire and fury,” according to a new statement from General Kim Rak Gyom published by state run media…MORE

Federal Judge Dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s “Sanctuary Cities” Lawsuit

Federal Judge Dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s “Sanctuary Cities” Lawsuit

TRAVIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The battle over “sanctuary cities” continues in Texas. According to the Austin American Statesman, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the City of Austin and Travis County. BREAKING: Federal Judge Sam Sparks has dismissed AG @KenPaxtonTX suit against Austin, Travis County over #SB4…MORE

Dallas Stars Publicly Oppose “Bathroom Bill”

Dallas Stars Publicly Oppose “Bathroom Bill”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars have officially become the first Texas professional sports team to speak out against the so-called bathroom bill. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Stars’ Team President James Lites said they are “strongly opposed to any legislation perceived as discriminatory.” Lites also said  the team decided to move…MORE

Hundreds Gather for Former Governor Mark White’s Houston Funeral

Hundreds Gather for Former Governor Mark White’s Houston Funeral

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Hundreds of people filled a church in Houston on Wednesday to remember former Governor Mark White, who died last weekend at the age of 77. White was a democrat but former Governor and President George W. Bush, speaking at the funeral, said White refused to accept mediocrity and insisted on high expectations. “Mark…MORE

Political Action Committee Running Paid Ads Over SMU 9/11 Memorial Dispute

Political Action Committee Running Paid Ads Over SMU 9/11 Memorial Dispute

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southern Methodist University student leaders and university officials failed to reach an agreement over the location of a 9/11 memorial and now a political action committee has gotten involved. The students met with school administrators regarding the university’s decision to move the memorial from Dallas Hall, the campus’ most prominent lawn. They…MORE

Texas House Votes to Restrict Insurance Coverage of Abortion

Texas House Votes to Restrict Insurance Coverage of Abortion

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas House has given preliminary approval to a bill requiring women to purchase separate insurance policies for coverage of abortions, except in cases of medical emergency. Amarillo Republican Rep. John Smithee’s proposal was approved 95-51 after hours of debate Tuesday. A final House vote Wednesday would send it to the…MORE