WASHINGTON (AP) – Senator Joe Manchin is wavering over supporting President Joe Biden’s1.75 trillion policy package. Instead he said Monday it’s “time to vote” on a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Democrats wanted a signal from Manchin that he will support Biden’s bigger package. But his press conference at the Capitol dashed hopes and…… MORE
North Texas Public Transit Agencies Providing Free Rides for Election Day Nov. 2nd
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-North Texas public transportation agencies are providing free rides to get voters to the polls this election day, November 2nd, 2021. Voters can ride free on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), and Trinity Metro to cast their ballot. Below is more information for each North Texas public transit agency’s…… MORE
Governor Abbott Appoints Austin Attorney to Supreme Court of Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday his appointment of Evan Young to the Supreme Court of Texas. “Evan Young is a proven legal scholar and public servant, making him an ideal pick for the Supreme Court of Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Evan’s extensive background in private practice and public service will…… MORE
Election Day is Tomorrow, Here’s What You Need to Know
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, and North Texans will cast their votes on a myriad of local and state issues. Fort Worth ISD has asked voters to approve $1.5 billion in bond proposals that officials said will pay for renovations and upgrades to middle schools, add a new elementary…… MORE
American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Weekend Flights
DALLAS (AP) – Flight cancellations are skyrocketing at American Airlines. The airline has canceled more than 900 flights on Sunday, or one-third of its schedule for the day. That brings American’s three-day total to more than 1,800 canceled flights. The airline is blaming staffing shortages and high winds that at times shut down its busiest…… MORE