DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway is serving a nearly five-year prison sentence. Caraway pleaded guilty to federal bribery and corruption charges and was sentenced to 56 months behind bars last month. He was given 30 days to report to prison. The deadline was Tuesday. After sentencing, Caraway said he regrets his…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House advanced a bill that would expand the list of ailments that allow Texans to legally use Medical Marijuana. House Bill 1365 adds Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease, PTSD and more… Lisa Sewell is on the board of directors for DFW NORML, a non-profit group that supports Marijuana legalization. “Cannabis overall is a great alterative therapeutic…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – Lawmakers are considering a bill that could grant Texas homeowners a tax break when their property has been damaged by disasters such as 2017’s Hurricane Harvey. The Houston Chronicle reports that bill sponsor Sen. Paul Bettencourt says it would give homeowners an opportunity to challenge unjust property tax bills after a natural…… 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 number of North Texas police agencies were on hand in Austin Sunday for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial Service. The service included the reading of names of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2018. The list included Officer Garrett Hull of the Fort Worth Police Department…… MORE