AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — The controversial red light cameras are one step closer to being a thing of the past in Texas. A bill in the Texas House that would force cities to do away with the cameras over the next several years has overwhelmingly passed a preliminary vote, with the final vote likely coming…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re looking for a little extra cash in Fort Worth, hundreds of opportunities will soon be available. The currently under construction Dickie’s Arena does not open until November, but its management is hosting a job fair from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday to collect resumes and meet candidates.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Governor Greg Abbott explained a three-pronged approach to his plan on reducing sales taxes in the short and long term. Speaking on the Chris Salcedo Show on WBAP, Abbott the three steps are: reforming the appraisal system, reducing the property tax rate, and closing “back doors” that local tax authorities can…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — A suburban Dallas teenager has pleaded guilty to plotting an Islamic State group-inspired mass shooting at a North Texas mall. A state judge sentenced Matin Azizi-Yarand to 20 years in prison Monday for solicitation of capital murder and making a terroristic threat, state and federal prosecutors announced. The 18-year-old is eligible for…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — According to Fort Worth city records, thousands of drivers are refusing to pay tickets that come from the hotly debated red light cameras. The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports more than half of the nearly 225,000 tickets issued by the cameras last year were sent to collection agencies. For a…… MORE