AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24. “While we can’t know in advance…… MORE
TXDOT Urges Safety, Warns of Dangers in Work Zones
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17–21, 2023, TxDOT is calling on motorists to make driving safely a priority when passing through the state’s thousands of active work zones. According to TXDOT, in 2022, more than 25,000 traffic crashes occurred in work zones in Texas, resulting in 205 deaths…… MORE
DeSoto ISD Banning Backpacks for Grades 6-12
DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Desoto ISD is banning backpacks for students in grades 6-12 for the remainder of the school year. Starting Monday, April 24th, students will only be allowed to bring a small clutch-size bag for personal care items on campus. “We’re really trying to help students make good decisions around not bringing…… MORE
Texas Senate Passes Bill Returning Harris County Elections back to Elected Officials
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed bill that would return Harris county elections back to elected officials. In a press release, the Republican lawmaker blasted the Harris County elections administrator over claims reported by KHOU-TV last year that he failed to deliver enough paper ballots to over 120 voting centers during the…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: 30 Years Ago
In Waco The Branch Davidian standoff comes to a tragic end… MORE