AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Governor Greg Abbott has set the special election date to replace disgraced former State Representative Bryan Slaton of Royse City for November 7. The House voted to expel Slaton earlier this month after an internal investigation found he allegedly had sex with a 19-year-old aide after getting her drunk. Slaton,…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Backs House-Passed Property Tax Cut Leaving Lt. Gov. Patrick Fuming
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – After quick house passage of Governor Greg Abbott‘s special legislative session priorities Tuesday the Texas House adjourned. To the ire of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Abbott tweeted support of the House passed version of property tax relief that would use $12.3 billion in state funds to reduce school property taxes. Abbott’s…… MORE
Garland ISD Bus Driver Saves Student From Possible Predator
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Garland ISD bus driver is being hailed as a hero for saving a middle school student from a potential predator caught lingering around Berkner High School in Richardson. The district says on May 18th, the driver, known as Reva, noticed a man trying to lure one of her students…… MORE
Actor Jamie Foxx Gives Back to his Hometown
TERRELL (WBAP/KLIF) – A celebrity from North Texas is donating a gift to his hometown. Actor Jamie Foxx, who was born and raised in Terrell, is behind a new basketball court at Breezy Hill Park. The court is red and has “Jamie Foxx” written in its center, and “Foxx Hole: Believe & Achieve” above that.…… MORE
Lt. Gov. says he’s Tired of “Dysfunction” in Texas House
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said on Tuesday that he is tired of dysfunction in the State House of Representatives. Patrick was speaking at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. The comments came hours after Governor Abbott announced he would call several special sessions to address his legislative priorities.…… MORE