AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State of Texas has a new 2021 Election Integrity Unit. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the formation of his new unit Monday, October 18. He said it’s a “concentrated effort to devote agency lawyers, investigators, support staff, and resources to ensuring this local election season is run transparently and…… MORE
Associated Press WASHIINGTON (AP) – Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and…… MORE
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Dak Prescott threw 35-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in overtime, and the Dallas Cowboys survived a wild finish to beat New England 35-29, their first win over Bill Belichick’s Patriots. Dallas hadn’t won at New England since 1987 and was 0-5 against Belichick. The Cowboys have won five straight, their…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As early voting for the Nov. 2 election gets underway today, there are statewide there are 8 constitutional amendments that voters are considering, including prohibiting limits on religious services and organizations; eligibility of judicial candidates and homestead tax exemptions for surviving spouses, among others. See the complete list here. Locally, building…… MORE
TERLINGUA, Texas (AP) – A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that the city of Dallas removed from a park and later sold during an online auction is now on display at a golf resort in West Texas. The 1935 sculpture was removed in 2017. The Houston Chronicle that it’s now at the Lajitas…… MORE