Austin (AP) – Texas Democrats are still refusing to return to the state Capitol. Most Democrats didn’t show up when Republican Governor Greg Abbott opened a special session Saturday, the GOP’s third attempt to pass new election laws in Texas. Some Democratic legislators who fled the state last month remain in Washington, D.C., prolonging a…… MORE
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 97. Heat index: 100 to 105 degrees. Winds: S 10-20. MONDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 97. Heat index up to 105 degrees. Winds: S 10-20.… MORE
Texas House Democrats Sue Lone Star Republicans
AUSTIN – WBAP/KLIF – 22 Texas House Democrats are suing some of the state’s top Republican leaders in federal court, alleging efforts to bring them home for a special legislative session infringes on their constitutional right to free speech, and to petition the government for redress of grievances. Governor Gregg Abbott has called for the…… MORE
US Flying Central American Migrants To Mexico
San Diego (AP) – Two U.S. officials say the Biden administration has begun flying some Central American families deep into Mexico as U.S. authorities encounter more families and unaccompanied children at the southern border. The first flight Thursday fell short of its targeted number of passengers because of elevated COVID-19 rates among the migrants. The…… MORE
Entertainment Announced For Cowboys’ Opener
Los Angeles (AP) – Ed Sheeran will perform in a concert to kickoff the NFL season opener in Florida next month. The NFL announced Friday that Sheeran will headline a pregame concert Sept. 9 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa, Florida. The British pop star’s performance will take place before the reigning Super…… MORE