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In Georgia, Final Warnings about High-stakes Senate Runoffs

In Georgia, Final Warnings about High-stakes Senate Runoffs

MILNER, Ga. (AP) – Democrats and Republicans alike are casting Tuesday’s twin Georgia Senate runoffs in the starkest of terms as the state prepares for last-minute visits from President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden. Tuesday’s elections will decide which party will control the Senate at the outset of Biden’s tenure. Republican David Perdue, who…MORE

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Released COVID-19 Protocols For Opening Day of Texas Senate

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Released COVID-19 Protocols For Opening Day of Texas Senate

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – When the Texas Senate opens for the 87th Legislative Session January 12th, there will be new COVID-19 protocols in place. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released the measures Monday morning and said they were necessary to protect elected officials, their staff and the public. “At a time when the U.S. Capitol and…MORE

Dallas City Memo Causes Backlash from Governor Abbott

Dallas City Memo Causes Backlash from Governor Abbott

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas City memo is causing quite a controversy.  The memo in question was sent on January 1st and indicated that Dallas police would cease to be dispatched to handle certain crimes. Among the offenses listed were 911 calls about graffiti, vehicle burglaries, and credit card fraud. The memo, which drew criticism from Governor…MORE

Ted Cruz Effort to Reject Electoral Votes Gaining Steam

Ted Cruz Effort to Reject Electoral Votes Gaining Steam

(WBAP/KLIF) — A growing group of Republicans plan to oppose the electoral votes during the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election. Texas Senator Ted Cruz is gaining recruits in a bid to reject the certification. Lawmakers are set to vote on certifying the election this week, but Cruz and other lawmakers are calling for a committee…MORE

UT Austin Quarterback Passes On 5th Season

UT Austin Quarterback Passes On 5th Season

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is passing on a fifth season with the Longhorns to enter the NFL draft. Ehlinger announced the decision in a video Sunday, a day after Texas fired coach Tom Herman and replaced him with Steve Sarkisian. Ehlinger finished his Texas career with 11,436 yards passing and 94…MORE