Yearly Archives: 2018

Allred Defeats Sessions for 32nd Congressional District

Allred Defeats Sessions for 32nd Congressional District

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Colin Allred wins 32nd Congressional District in Dallas County over long time Incumbent Pete Sessions. “To me this is about North Texas, the people in this district were ready for fresh ideas they were ready for new leadership, they wanted change,” Allred said. “They were ready for someone that was on their…MORE

Collin County Voters Elect Van Taylor to Congress, Approve Bond Package for Highways, Roads

Collin County Voters Elect Van Taylor to Congress, Approve Bond Package for Highways, Roads

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) — Collin County voters have elected State Senator Van Taylor to the U.S House of Representatives, representing Texas Congressional District 3. “They wanted a proven leader with a track record of listening and solving problems,” Taylor told WBAP/KLIF. “That’s certainly what I did in the Texas legislature and what I’ll do in…MORE

Cruz Fends off O’Rourke in Texas Senate Race

Cruz Fends off O’Rourke in Texas Senate Race

(AP) – Republican Sen. Ted Cruz fended off rising-star Democrat Beto O’Rourke to win re-election in a much-watched Texas race that began as a cakewalk but needed a visit from President Donald Trump to help push the incumbent over the top. Cruz finished a surprising second in the 2016 Republican presidential primary and began the…MORE

Governor Abbott Wins Re-election

Governor Abbott Wins Re-election

(AP) – Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has won a second term after an uneventful race against Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez. Abbott’s re-election was seldom in doubt. Republicans have won every governor’s race in Texas since 1994, starting with George W. Bush and continuing with Rick Perry and now Abbott. Valdez is a former sheriff…MORE

A Surprise Move By Amazon After A Yearlong Search For A Second Headquarters

A Surprise Move By Amazon After A Yearlong Search For A Second Headquarters

NEW YORK (AP) – Virginia officials and some state lawmakers were recently briefed by the head of the state’s economic development office that Amazon was considering splitting up its second headquarters but had not made a decision, according to a person familiar with the matter. Officials in Virginia believe there’s a strong likelihood Amazon will…MORE