(WBAP/KLIF) — Blockbuster economic growth continues to be the status quo in the Lone Star State. Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the state’s continuing economic expansion, Wednesday, as new numbers were released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data shows the state’s economy grew faster than the nation for the fifth quarter in a row,…… MORE
Justice Department Sues Texas over New Border Law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Wednesday sued Texas over a new law that would allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, taking Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to court again over his escalating response to border crossers arriving from Mexico. The lawsuit draws Texas into another clash over immigration at…… MORE
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Review Colorado Move to Block Him from Ballot
DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Colorado ruling that bars him from the state’s ballot over his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The Republican presidential candidate on Wednesday appealed the Colorado Supreme Court’s finding that an insurrection clause in the Constitution’s 14th…… MORE
Deadline Looming on DOJ Threat to Sue Texas Over New Border Security Law
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The clock is winding down on the Department of Justice’s threat to sue Texas over the state’s controversial new border law that takes effect March 5. Senate Bill 4 criminalizes illegal border crossings, allows police to arrest those caught doing it and requires judges to expel them to Mexico. Governor…… MORE
Funeral Services Set for Former Longtime North Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Funeral services have been set for former longtime North Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. The Democratic trailblazer died on New Year’s Eve at 88 years old. A viewing will be held at the Hall of State in Fair Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, January 8. It…… MORE