AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature convened for the 88th legislative session on Tuesday. Shortly after gaveling in for the swearing-in ceremony, members of the Texas House of Representatives took the oath of office and elected Representative Dade Phelan to serve as Speaker for a second term. “It is a privilege to serve as a…… MORE
88th Legislative Session Begins in Austin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The 88th Texas Legislative Session officially opened on Tuesday inside the State Capitol building in Austin. Ahead of Tuesday’s opening ceremonies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced a $33 billion budget surplus. “Since I’ve become Lt. Governor, we’ve taken the utmost care to manage our budget wisely and conservatively, said Texas Lt. Governor…… MORE
Dallas Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in Dallas are investigating a road rage shooting on Central Expressway. According to DPD, a man who was shot in a road rage incident on Monday on HWY 75 between Midpark and Spring Valley near the High 5 is hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made as police continue…… MORE
Fort Worth City Council to Vote on Extending Teen Curfew, Boarding Home Ordinances
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth City Council will vote on extending its teen curfew and on whether to implement ordinances to regulate privately-run boarding houses at Tuesday night’s meeting. The teen curfew bans minors age 17 and under from being out unsupervised from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and…… MORE
Casey Bartholomew: A 6yo Shoots His Teacher. What Should Happen?
6-year-old in Virginia shoots his teacher. They MIGHT charge the parents but say there’s nothing they can do about the kid because of his age. But they have to do something. What should they do with a 6-year-old who intentionally tried to murder his teacher?… MORE