AUSTIN – (WBAP/KLIF) – On Tuesday Governor Abbott sent a letter to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan informing them that a special session that will begin on October 9th. While Abbott hasn’t stated the focus of the upcoming session, he has previously mentioned that another special session should be called to…… MORE
State Fair of Texas Opens at Fair Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas opened its gates on Friday and will run through October 22. The fair will feature two rivalry college football games, midway rides, shows, livestock events, and more. Food is one of the biggest attractions at the state dair. Four brand new vendors, three new soft spaces, and…… MORE
UAW Strikes Expand, Continue in North Texas
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The United Auto Workers Union strike is expanding, and North Texas auto workers are feeling the impacts. The UAW strike is playing out at Stellantis plant in Carrollton, and GM Parts Distribution plant in Roanoke. The Carrollton plant distributes parts for Chrysler. Demonstrations were held this week outside of both plants. “We…… MORE
Arrest Made in Connection to Murder of Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Las Vegas police have made an arrest for the first time in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Two people with first-hand knowledge of the arrest who requested anonymity ahead of an expected indictment Friday told The Associated Press that Duane Davis was taken into custody early Friday morning. Davis…… MORE
ATF Offers Reward in Drive-by Shooting Death of Dallas Toddler
(WBAP/KLIF) — The ATF has become involved in the search for the drive-by shooters responsible for the death of a two-year-old Zyah Lacy. The Dallas toddler was the victim of a drive by shooting on Sunday, which also injured her mother. A family member of Zyah talked about the loss of the young girl. The…… MORE