Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he’s pleased a federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas’ tough new “sanctuary cities” law. The law would allow police to inquire about people’s immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops. Opponents call the measure, which sailed through the Republican-controlled Legislature, a “show your papers”…… MORE
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Houston Texans Will Practice At The Star Due to Harvey
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) The Houston Texans will hold practice at The Star in Frisco today, due to the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. The team flew to Dallas from New Orleans last night, because it was too dangerous to return to Houston. The team posted a statement on twitter saying, “The team will return to Houston as…… MORE
University of Texas sued over removal of Confederate statues in Austin
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The University of Texas is being sued by the Sons of Confederate Veterans over the removal of four statues at UT Austin. The lawsuit charges the statues were illegally taken down under cover of darkness one week after the violence in Charlottesville, Va. UT President Greg Fenves said it was done…… MORE
NFL players union appeals suspension of Cowboys star running back
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL Players Association has appealed Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension over the league’s conclusion that its 2016 rushing leader injured his former girlfriend in three separate incidents last summer. The union said Tuesday it will represent Elliott “to ensure that the NFL is held to its obligation…… MORE
