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Beer and Wine Could Be Sold Earlier on Sundays in Texas

Beer and Wine Could Be Sold Earlier on Sundays in Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — You soon may be able to buy beer and wine a bit earlier on Sundays. A bill has passed in the Texas House that would bump the earliest time you can buy beer and wine on Sundays up from noon to 10:00 AM. Representative Drew Springer drafted the bill and said…MORE

Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of  Anti-Israel Boycott Law

Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Anti-Israel Boycott Law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal judge has blocked enforcement of a Texas law that requires contractors to certify that they don’t boycott Israel. In a 56-page opinion filed Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin said boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the law fails to serve a compelling state interest. The American…MORE

Beto O’Rourke Might Halt New Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Land

Beto O’Rourke Might Halt New Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Land

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said Thursday he’s willing to consider a moratorium on new leases to drill for oil and gas on federal lands as a way to help combat climate change. The Democratic presidential hopeful told reporters while campaigning in Nevada on Thursday the nation needs to rethink how…MORE

15 Online Solicitation Arrests After Undercover Collin County Operation

15 Online Solicitation Arrests After Undercover Collin County Operation

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- From April 10, 2019 through April 12, 2019, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety, conducted an online predator operation. Investigators from 14 different federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies participated which led to 15 arrests, all charged with online solicitation of a minor. In the operation,…MORE

Southwest Airlines Financial Report Affected by Govt. Shutdown and MAX 8 Grounding

Southwest Airlines Financial Report Affected by Govt. Shutdown and MAX 8 Grounding

DALLAS (WBAP-/KLIF)- Gary C. Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our first quarter 2019 net income was solid despite unexpected headwinds significantly impacting our performance. I am especially proud of our nearly 60,000 Employees for the commendable job under operationally difficult circumstances. Our People were tasked with minimizing disruptions for our…MORE