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‘Bo’s Law’ Passes the Texas House Minutes Before First Crucial Deadline

‘Bo’s Law’ Passes the Texas House Minutes Before First Crucial Deadline

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers last night passed HB-929, ‘The Botham Jean Act Safe at Home Bill’. ‘Bo’s Law,’ as it’s called and authored by Rep. Carl Sherman of DeSoto, was prompted by the police killing over 2 years ago of the 26-year old Jean in his apartment by former Dallas police officer Amber…MORE

Spieth Shoots 63, Shares Lead at Low-scoring Hometown Nelson

Spieth Shoots 63, Shares Lead at Low-scoring Hometown Nelson

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Nothing but the bottom of the cup, and a…MORE

Texas Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban As Early As 6 Weeks

Texas Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban As Early As 6 Weeks

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others. The Senate vote Thursday sends the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.…MORE

North Texas Children as Young as 12 Begin Receiving COVID Vaccinations

North Texas Children as Young as 12 Begin Receiving COVID Vaccinations

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Following federal approval, North Texas children as young as 12 are now being vaccinated for COVID-19. In the first group of 12 to 15-year-old’s receiving the Pfizer shot in Dallas County, there was some anxiety. “I was nervous,” a Dallas 12-year-old said. “I don’t like shots,” insisted a 15-year-old getting after receiving…MORE