AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A pregnant Texas woman who sought court permission for an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. has left the state to obtain the procedure, her attorneys said Monday. The announcement came as Kate Cox, 31, was awaiting a ruling from the Texas…… MORE
Special Counsel Asks Supreme Court if Trump can be Prosecuted
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith is asking the Supreme Court to take up and rule quickly on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. A federal judge ruled the case could go forward. But the Republican ex-president signaled he’d ask the federal…… MORE
Marisela Botello Valadez Murder Trial: Charges Dropped Against Two Defendants
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office has asked a judge to dismiss murder charges for two defendants in connection to the killing of 23-year-old Marisela Botello Valadez of Seattle on October 5, 2020. Prosecutors argue Lisa Dykes, who is currently standing trial, fatally stabbed Valadez in a jealous rage over…… MORE
AAA Predicts 115 Million to Travel By Road, Sky and Sea Over the Holidays
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – AAA has a warning for holiday travelers this year…be prepared for long lines and possible delays. The nonprofit said 115 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this year, the second busiest season since 2000. The travel period from December 23 to New Year’s…… MORE
Family Violence Call Ends in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Grand Prairie
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred during a family violence call in Grand Prairie over the weekend is under investigation. According to a press release, Grand Prairie police officers were called to a home in the 1200 block of Tripoli Trail near Paris Drive around 7:10 p.m. Saturday after…… MORE