WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News ) – North Texas veterans are reacting to President Joe Biden’s signing of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxic Act, or PACT Act, into law. The legislation expands healthcare benefits to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a signing ceremony at the White House…… MORE
Richardson ISD Explores new Approach to Enforcing Cell Phone Policy
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson ISD Interim Superintendent Tabitha Branum and high school and junior high principals are proposing an updated policy and guidelines for cellphone use among district students in grades 7-12. “Cellphone use among RISD secondary students during the school day has become a major issue, especially in recent years,” said Branum. “Phone use…… MORE
Texas Gubernatorial Candidates to take Debate Stage
(WBAP/KLIF) – The specifics are still up the air, but Texas gubernatorial candidates are slated to take the stage for a debate next month. Incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced this week that he accepted an invitation from Nexstar Media Group for the Texas Gubernatorial Debate to take place in the Rio Grande Valley. In…… MORE
January 6th Rioter from North Texas Sentenced to Jail
(WBAP/KLIF) — A January 6th rioter from North Texas learned his fate, Tuesday. 39 year old Jason Hyland was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Tuesday, to one week in jail and $4,500 in fines and restitution for breeching the U.S. Capitol. In march, Hyland pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating or picketing…… MORE
Yaser Said Found Guilty of Capital Murder in Deaths of Daughters
UPDATE: A Dallas County Jury found Yaser Said Guilty in the 2008 shooting deaths of his teen daughters. The jury deliberated about 5 hours before returning the guilty verdict. Said was automatically sentenced to life without parole. DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas father accused of shooting his teenage daughters to death in so-called honor…… MORE