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Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Released COVID-19 Protocols For Opening Day of Texas Senate

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Released COVID-19 Protocols For Opening Day of Texas Senate

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – When the Texas Senate opens for the 87th Legislative Session January 12th, there will be new COVID-19 protocols in place. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released the measures Monday morning and said they were necessary to protect elected officials, their staff and the public. “At a time when the U.S. Capitol and…MORE

Dallas City Memo Causes Backlash from Governor Abbott

Dallas City Memo Causes Backlash from Governor Abbott

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas City memo is causing quite a controversy.  The memo in question was sent on January 1st and indicated that Dallas police would cease to be dispatched to handle certain crimes. Among the offenses listed were 911 calls about graffiti, vehicle burglaries, and credit card fraud. The memo, which drew criticism from Governor…MORE

Ted Cruz Effort to Reject Electoral Votes Gaining Steam

Ted Cruz Effort to Reject Electoral Votes Gaining Steam

(WBAP/KLIF) — A growing group of Republicans plan to oppose the electoral votes during the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election. Texas Senator Ted Cruz is gaining recruits in a bid to reject the certification. Lawmakers are set to vote on certifying the election this week, but Cruz and other lawmakers are calling for a committee…MORE

UT Austin Quarterback Passes On 5th Season

UT Austin Quarterback Passes On 5th Season

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is passing on a fifth season with the Longhorns to enter the NFL draft. Ehlinger announced the decision in a video Sunday, a day after Texas fired coach Tom Herman and replaced him with Steve Sarkisian. Ehlinger finished his Texas career with 11,436 yards passing and 94…MORE

Three Sheriffs Deputies Shot at a Houston Nightclub

Three Sheriffs Deputies Shot at a Houston Nightclub

(WBAP/KLIF) — One woman was killed and three deputies wounded in a Houston nightclub shooting early Sunday morning. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the three deputies were working a second job when they responded to the shooting and were shot by 25-year-old Joseph Anthony Gonzalez.. All three are expected to survive. A spokesman for…MORE