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New Details in Texas Voter Rolls Scandal

New Details in Texas Voter Rolls Scandal

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A leaked batch of e-mails suggests Governor Greg Abbott was the one spearheading a botched mission to eliminate roughly 100-thousand voters from the state’s voter rolls. Former interim Secretary of State David Whitley was originally blamed for the effort, which resulted in an overwhelming number of those voters being legal voters due…MORE

Price and Rawlings Lead Business Mission to Australia

Price and Rawlings Lead Business Mission to Australia

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings are leading a business mission June 5-12 to Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, promoting the importance of air service and its direct ties to trade advancement, business opportunities and tourism throughout the North Texas region. The mission delegates will meet with government…MORE

TX Governor Signs Bill Targeting Rape Kit Backlog

TX Governor Signs Bill Targeting Rape Kit Backlog

DALLAS (AP) – Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that will aim to eliminate the backlog of thousands of untested rape kits in Texas. Abbott signed the measure in Dallas on Tuesday along with four other bills designed to help victims of sex crimes. The new law mandates law enforcement agencies conduct an…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott to Plumbers: “We’ve got This”

Governor Greg Abbott to Plumbers: “We’ve got This”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott could soon have good news for Texas plumbers. Plumbers all over the Lone Star State have been calling for a special session since the state legislature adjourned without extending the life of the Texas Plumbing Board. Without further action the board will dissipate later this year. Some plumbers…MORE