FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant County Medical Examiner is retiring after 42 years on the job. Nizam Peerwani’s retirement announcement comes amid controversy. Tarrant county defense lawyers are calling for an independent investigation into the medical examiner’s office after autopsy mistakes were found in dozens of cases. Peerwani is accused of giving misleading testimony…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – There’s a lot at stake across North Texas in Saturday’s municipal elections. Key races include filling the Congressional seat of the late Ron Wright, and electing a Mayor in Plano, Fort Worth and Arlington. A slew of city council seats are on the ballot in Dallas. Off-year municipal elections, however, typically bring…… MORE
MANSFIELD, Texas (AP) — Adam Kinzinger came to Texas this week to hunt unicorns. The Illinois congressman was looking for Republicans who, like him, see former President Donald Trump as a scourge on their party and a threat to democracy. Kinzinger met privately with one sympathetic Republican, former President George W. Bush, on his first…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Prosecutors in Travis County have decided not to file charges against a lobbyist accused of giving a date rape drug to a legislative staff member. The Travis County District Attorney says there is not enough evidence to support the allegations. No crime occurred, so criminal charges are not appropriate. None of the…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature continues to steam ahead with a bill that would allow residents of Texas to openly carry handguns without either a license or training. The measure has passed the state House, and is on its way to the Senate where its future is uncertain. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick says it’s…… MORE