NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana, bringing rain and the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes. As of about 4 a.m. CDT Thursday, the storm was centered about 30 miles west-southwest of Lake Charles, located near the Texas-Louisiana border and is moving north near 12 mph. The U.S.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Texas congressman has introduced legislation that would allow lawmakers to carry firearms into most locations. East Texas Rep. Brian Babin, R-Woodville, introduced the bill Tuesday that would allow certified members of Congress to carry concealed personal firearms into most areas, with few exceptions. The legislation comes a week after republican…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Frisco Independent School District has approved a budget for the 2017-2018 school year that implements a fee for students wanting to participate in athletics. It will cost $100 per student for middle school students and $200 for high school students. But the district says even though the fee is mandatory,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A new document shows a Texas lawmaker who was arrested in Dallas two weeks ago for driving while intoxicated was at nearly twice the legal limit. Democratic state representative Victoria Neave registered a .15 blood alcohol content level the night she crashed her BMW into a tree off Abrams Road. The…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — For the first time ever, Texans can now purchase city bonds in Fort Worth. Fort Worth and Texas residents are being given the opportunity today to buy bonds in the city so it can help pay for the new Dickie’s Arena, which is set to open in November 2019. Citizens…… MORE