Texas governor approves state voting maps redrawn by GOP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed redrawn voting maps that pave a safer path for the GOP’s slipping majority, leaving opponents hoping courts will block the newly gerrymandered districts before they can be used in the 2022 elections. Abbott signed the maps Monday, according to a spokeswoman for the…MORE

Attorneys Representing Timberview High Shooting Suspect Speak out against Comments made by Arlington Police Chief with “Extensive Amount of Evidence” Bullying was Involved

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF)- Attorneys representing Timothy Simpkins, the teen accused in the shooting at Timberview High School are addressing comments made by Arlington Police Chief Al Jones. Jones said the department found no evidence supporting claims by Simpkins’ family that he had been bullied prior or on the day of the shooting. Jones said the department…MORE

Completed TXDOT Project Expected to Relieve Congestion Near Downtown Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal, state, and local leaders celebrated the completion of a recent TXDOT project west of Downtown Dallas on Monday. The Lowest Stemmons Project constructed new collector-distributor lanes, which parallels I-35E, and is intended give drivers a safer path to and from Woodall Rogers Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway. The $83 million…MORE