Yearly Archives: 2019

Spending Bill For Firearm Storage Approved by Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Spending Bill For Firearm Storage Approved by Texas Governor Greg Abbott

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has approved a spending bill that includes a $1 million public safety campaign for firearm storage. The Republican signed a $250 billion two-year budget Saturday without any line-item vetoes. It includes money for the Texas Department of Public Safety to promote a safe gun storage campaign. The…MORE

Storms Leave Water, More Downed Trees in Their Wake

Storms Leave Water, More Downed Trees in Their Wake

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — A neighborhood in Dallas that was hit hard one week ago by Mother Nature was hit with a second round of storms on Sunday. A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service at around 3:30pm, after radar indicated rotation in a storm cell moving northeast across the northern portion of…MORE

Texas Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse

Texas Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse

HOUSTON (AP) – A former Southern Baptist pastor who supported legislation in Texas that would have criminalized abortions has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse. Court records show that Stephen Bratton posted a $50,000 bond Saturday. The Houston Chronicle reports that the 43-year-old Bratton is accused of molesting a teenage relative, sometimes multiple…MORE

“Beer To Go” Bill, Signed Into Law by Governor Greg Abbott

“Beer To Go” Bill, Signed Into Law by Governor Greg Abbott

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that allows “beer-to-go” in Texas. In the last week, Governor Abbott has signed bills into law that ban red light cameras and outlaws deceptive calls from telemarketers. This new law will allow people to take home beer from craft breweries in Texas.…MORE

One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston

One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – One person has died after a single-engine plane experienced engine trouble and crashed north of Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a female passenger died at the scene while the pilot was airlifted to a Houston hospital. They were the only two aboard and their identities have not been…MORE