AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A restrictive voting bill in Texas that was on the verge of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk has failed to pass Sunday night after Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline. Abbott swiftly said he would call a special session to try passing a voting bill again…… MORE
Locally Based Airlines Delay Return of Alcohol to Flights amid Uptick in Passenger Misconduct Incidents
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Passengers who travel aboard two locally based airlines will have to wait a little longer for the return of alcohol to flights amid an uptick in passenger misconduct incidents on planes. Many airlines suspended alcohol service on planes during the COVID pandemic, but planned to bring it back this summer. An American Airlines…… MORE
Grammy Award Winning Singer BJ Thomas, Arlington TX Resident, Dies at 78
ARLINGTON TEXAS – WBAP/KLIF – Arlington resident and Grammy award winning, Grammy Hall of Fame inductee BJ Thomas died Saturday at the age of 78, after a diagnosis of stage four lung cancer. Thomas was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, but soon became a Texan; raised in Houston. Widely known for his pop, country, adult contemporary…… MORE
Cloudy, but rain-free until after Midnight
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast…… MORE
Fort Hood Soldier Charged With Death Of An Arizona Baby
Fort Hood (WBAP/KLIF) – A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Hood has been arrested for the death of a baby in Arizona. Khairee Patton is accused of the 2019 death of his former girlfriend’s baby. Patton is in the Bell County jail awaiting extradition to Arizona. He’s charged with suspicion of second-degree murder, child…… MORE