(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
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is dipping into political commentary once again. Speaking at a conference of entrepreneurs this week, Cuban called the country’s immigration policy “really, really, really, stupid.” He was referencing the U.S. sending educated people out of the country. According to the Dallas morning news, Cuban added that he…… MORE
Haltom City, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A 15-year old boy was hospitalized after crashing his mom’s pricey car during a joy ride early this morning. Haltom City Police got behind the car around 4:30AM, and the boy took off, entering Fort Worth multiple times before crashing on the Airport Freeway and Minnis Drive service road. EB and…… MORE
Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) Fraternities and Sororities on campus at UT Arlington can no longer have any social events. The school made the announcement Wednesday after allegations surfaced of potential wrongdoing. The school wouldn’t comment on specifics. UT Arlington Spokesman Joe Carpenter issued this written statement. “The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to our students’…… MORE