DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – This weekend may be a good time to replace outdated water systems and inefficient appliances. That’s because from Saturday through Monday at midnight, certain energy-efficient products displaying the energy star logo can be purchased tax free. It’s part of Texas’ water efficient sales tax holiday. By taking advantage of the tax…… MORE
Memorial Day Forecast (Sat and Sun OK)
We remember and honor those who have laid the ultimate sacrifice on the altar of our country. Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly…… MORE
Nearly A Dozen Houston Jailors Fired
Houston (AP) – 11 employees with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have been fired, and six others have been suspended following the February death of a county jail inmate who had been hit multiple times in the head by detention officers. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Friday medical examiners had ruled Jaquaree Simmons’s death a homicide…… MORE
Texas College Athletes May Be Able To Endorse Products
Austin (AP) – Texas lawmakers have approved letting college athletes earn money with endorsements and sponsorship deals that have been previously banned. Friday’s Senate vote sends the measure to Gov. Greg Abbott to consider signing into law. Several states have already approved measures allowing allow athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness.…… MORE
US To Expedite Family Immigration Cases
El Paso (AP) – U.S. officials say they will fast-track the immigration court cases of families arriving on the southern border. The move comes comes as the Biden administration has eased some asylum restrictions that had expelled many arriving immigrant families from the country. Under the plan, immigrant families stopped on the border could be…… MORE