AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of House Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood: “I congratulate Sen. Taylor and the Texas Senate on the passage of this monumental and historic education reform bill. House Bill 3 will transform our public schools with cutting edge strategies that…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Janette Kennedy Gallery opens it’s doors to showcase moments with Dallas Police Officers. Senior Corporal Lindsey Allen calls it “The Faces of Service Exhibition” because each photo tells a story and shows officer’s dedication. “I can remember each little story about the picture whether it was SWAT putting on their equipment or when…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A stretch of Highway 75 north of Dallas will soon go by a new name. A portion of Central Expressway through Richardson will be named after fallen Richardson Police Officer David Sherrard beginning September 1, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday. “I am announcing the David Sherrard Memorial Highway,” said Governor…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A historical preservation group is responsible for the discovery of close to 30 unmarked graves in the two historically black Plano cemeteries. The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation was researching Old City Cemetery and Davis Cemetery when it resorted to technology. “We wanted to see if we could find any unmarked graves,”…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler has scheduled a Wednesday vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for not providing special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report. Nadler had given Barr until 9 a.m. Monday to comply with his demand. Now Nadler is proposing to hold Barr in contempt…… MORE