(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
Biden Formalizes US Support for Finland, Sweden Joining NATO
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden formally welcomed Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance Tuesday as he signed the instruments of ratification that delivered the U.S.’s formal backing of the Nordic nations entering the mutual defense pact. It’s part of a reshaping of the European security posture after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Senate…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Lt. Colonel (Ret) Tony Shaffer on China and Taiwan
Lt. Colonel (Ret) Tony Shaffer – a former Senior Intelligence Operations Officer – talks to Hal and Ernie about China’s blustery posturing after Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.… MORE