FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-The First Presbyterian Church is trying to help with the homeless problem in Fort Worth by lending a hand to around 400 homeless community members. The church opened it’s doors to provide free services. Associate Pastor Robyn Michalov said people were coming in for hair cuts, health screenings, pet services, clothes, bus passes…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Democrats launched an initiative Thursday to unseat Senator John Cornyn in 2020. The Texas Democratic Party is coordinating what it calls a “multi-million-dollar war room effort” to defeat Senator Cornyn. Party officials said Thursday they are seizing an opportunity to flip Texas. “The Texas Democratic Party will do what’s never been done before…… MORE
DFW property taxes continue to be some of the highest in the country. The average nationwide home property tax bill is just under $3,500. In Collin county, the average was over $7,500. Denton and Dallas counties weren’t too far behind with an average just under $7,000. According to Attom Data Solutions, Texas only trailed Illinois…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas will no longer allow clergy members in the death chamber. The decision comes after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the execution of a member of the ‘Texas 7’ gang of escaped prisoners. The court said Patrick Murphy’s religious freedom would be violated if his Buddhist spiritual adviser couldn’t be with him in the…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Senate has given the green light to a bill that would give school boards the right to decide if they want to allow their marshals to carry a concealed gun on campus during school hours. Senate Bill 406, authored by Republican State Senator Brian Birdwell of Grandbury, passed 28…… MORE