The NFL Draft is underway, and first-picks have been made! Who did the Cowboys get? Brian and Hal ran down the big names picked up so far. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Alcohol To-Go Is Here to Stay!
The then-temporary change in law that allowed restaurants to offer alcohol to-go, in order to help them keep sales up during the pandemic, is now going to be permanent fixture in the state, now that the House and Senate have passed it. Abbott says he’ll sign it! … MORE
Texas Special Election Poses Test For Anti-Trump Republicans
MANSFIELD, Texas (AP) — Adam Kinzinger came to Texas this week to hunt unicorns. The Illinois congressman was looking for Republicans who, like him, see former President Donald Trump as a scourge on their party and a threat to democracy. Kinzinger met privately with one sympathetic Republican, former President George W. Bush, on his first…… MORE
No Charges In Date Rape Drug Case
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Prosecutors in Travis County have decided not to file charges against a lobbyist accused of giving a date rape drug to a legislative staff member. The Travis County District Attorney says there is not enough evidence to support the allegations. No crime occurred, so criminal charges are not appropriate. None of the…… MORE
Controversial Gun Bill Moving Through Texas Legislature
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature continues to steam ahead with a bill that would allow residents of Texas to openly carry handguns without either a license or training. The measure has passed the state House, and is on its way to the Senate where its future is uncertain. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says it’s…… MORE