Billionaire Richard Branson Goes to Space in His Own Ship

NEW MEXICO (AP)-Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson makes a successful flight into space on his Virgin Galactic spacecraft, in a signature moment for the potential of commercial space flight. 71-year-old Branson also announced a partnership with Omaze to hold an online raffle for two seats on a Virgin Galactic space flight and a tour of Spaceport…MORE

Former President Again Endorses Susan Wright For Congress

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump has reiterated his previous endorsement of Susan Wright for congress. Wright is running in Texas’ 6th Congressional District to replace her husband, Congressman Ron Wright who died of COVID-19 in February. Susan Wright placed first in a special election in May to fill his seat, and polls show…MORE

Video Game Auctioned To Very High Bidder

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An unopened copy of Nintendo’s video game ‘The Legend of Zelda’ that was produced in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000. Heritage Auctions in Dallas says the video game was a rare version that was created during a limited production run that took place during a few months in late 1987.…MORE

Texas Democrats Might Walk Out Of Special Session

Austin (AP) – Some Texas Democrats say they’re ready to stage a second walkout to again stop consideration by the Texas Legislature of restrictive voting measures. Democrats temporarily thwarted a sweeping Republican backed bill in May with a dramatic late-night walkout. Houston Representative Jarvis Johnson says his party should leave again, on the grounds that…MORE

Sunday Forecast 7-11-2021

TODAY: Morning storms likely (70%). Spotty to scattered afternoon storms (50%). Some severe. High: 91. Winds: NW 5-15. TONIGHT: Lingering showers or storms (20%). Low: 74. Winds: N becoming S 5-10. MONDAY: Partly cloudy with isolated showers or storms (20%). High: 92. Winds: S 5-15.MORE