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Senate Passes “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill SB 1978

Senate Passes “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill SB 1978

Austin – The Texas Senate passed the Save Chick-fil-A religious freedom bill, SB 1978 by a bipartisan vote of 19-12. Last week the House version of the bill stopped on a technicality. The bill makes it clear that government can not punish a private business or entity for making donations to Christian ministries or other…MORE

Stanley Black and Decker Expanding Operations in Alliance Texas, Bringing 500 Jobs

Stanley Black and Decker Expanding Operations in Alliance Texas, Bringing 500 Jobs

ALLIANCE (WBAP/KLIF)- A Stanley Black and Decker Craftsman Manufacturing Plant is opening in Alliance Texas next Summer. The Fortune 500 industrial tools manufacturer already opened a distribution center in North Lake bringing around 300 jobs and the manufacturing plant will bring around 500. Tony Creme Vice President of Hillwood, the real estate developer for Alliance, says…MORE

Ban on Brass Knuckles Could Soon Be Lifted

Ban on Brass Knuckles Could Soon Be Lifted

(WBAP/KLIF) – A ban on kitty keychains and brass knuckles could soon be lifted in the State of Texas. A bill put forth by Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso was filed after a Carrollton woman was arrested for ”possession of a prohibited weapon” after she was found to have a plastic kitty keychain. Moody’s…MORE

Dallas Catholic Diocese Raided by Police, Bishop Maintains Transparency

Dallas Catholic Diocese Raided by Police, Bishop Maintains Transparency

Updated: 4:52 PM on May 15, 2019 DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas is refuting claims by Police that the Diocese is not being transparent in a child sex abuse investigation. ​Dallas Police raided three Diocese locations Wednesday, including the headquarters, a storage facility, and St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. A search warrant claims not…MORE

Grand Prairie School Board Delays Decision On School Hours

Grand Prairie School Board Delays Decision On School Hours

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Grand Prairie School Board will delay any action to change the start and end times at middle school and high schools. The decision came at Tuesday night’s board meeting, where the superintendent and board said they want more time to study whether or not having more time to sleep…MORE