Casino & Sports Betting Gains Momentum in Texas House

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at expanding gambling in Texas advanced in the House on Wednesday. The move comes amid polls that show over half of Texas residents favor support resort-style casinos and legalized sports betting. GOP Rep. Charlie Geren’s proposed amendment would let voters decide if they want eight destination…MORE

Wise County: Six High School Soccer Players Arrested for Alleged Hazing

Bridgeport, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In the Wise County town of Bridgeport about 46 miles miles northwest of Fort Worth, six Bridgeport High School student have been arrested in connection with a hazing investigation involving the school’s soccer team. The investigation began after police were notified by the Bridgeport Independent School District staff of a school…MORE

FC Dallas Honors Victims of Allen Shooting

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – FC Dallas announced on Wednesday that the team will honor the victims of Saturday’s mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas by wearing black armbands and a T-shirt with the message “Allen Strong” during the upcoming slate of road matches. FC Dallas starters will wear the shirts during their…MORE

George Santos Pleads not Guilty to Duping Donors, Stealing Campaign Cash to Burnish Wealthy Image

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve. Santos said afterward that he wouldn’t drop his reelection…MORE