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Austin Judge Protects Abortion Clinics From Lawsuits

Austin Judge Protects Abortion Clinics From Lawsuits

(WBAP/KLIF) — A state judge has shielded Texas abortion clinics from lawsuits allowed by a new state abortion law.  The Texas “Heartbeat Law”, which took effect Wednesday, allows anyone anywhere to sue anyone connected to an abortion in which cardiac activity was detected in the embryo. However, state District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble issued a temporary…MORE

Laredo City Tired of President Biden’s Broken Border Promises

Laredo City Tired of President Biden’s Broken Border Promises

(WBAP/KLIF) — Border Patrol agents in Texas are using every tool at their disposal, including air boats, to deter illegal immigrants from crossing the U.S. border.  Local government officials are outraged at the lack of help from Washington D.C. Laredo city leaders are turning on President Biden as Border Patrol continues to be overwhelmed with the…MORE

Court Rules Against Fort Worth ISD’s Mask Mandate

Court Rules Against Fort Worth ISD’s Mask Mandate

(WBAP/KLIF) — A court strikes down the mask mandate of a North Texas school district.  The 141st District Court in Tarrant County issued a temporary injunction against Fort Worth ISD for issuing a mask mandate in defiance of Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order. The court ruled, Friday, that the district cannot require students and faculty to…MORE

COVID Spike Prompts University of Dallas to Transition into Virtual Learning

COVID Spike Prompts University of Dallas to Transition into Virtual Learning

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – The University of Dallas announced this week that it has transitioned to virtual learning in an effort to curb a recent COVID-19 outbreak. Officials with the University said that at least 25 students tested positive for COVID since Monday. “We anticipate more will be coming in for testing in the next few…MORE

Reward Offered for Man Seen Throwing Molotov Cocktail Near Texas Capitol

Reward Offered for Man Seen Throwing Molotov Cocktail Near Texas Capitol

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail against a church near the Capitol Complex in Austin. According to DPS, the man approached the church at 13th Street and Lavaca Street on August 31, between 1 and 1:30 a.m. and…MORE