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AAA Texas in Maui for Tourism Re-Opening

AAA Texas in Maui for Tourism Re-Opening

(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA-Texas is in Maui to promote travel to the Aloha State as residents continue to suffer the economic disaster following August’s wildfires. The devastating fires that burned parts of Maui two months ago took life, property, and critical income which impacted thousands of Hawaiians. Now, Doug Shupe with AAA-Texas says the West Maui…MORE

Border Buoy Battle Continues in Court

Border Buoy Battle Continues in Court

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas attorneys asked federal appeals court judges Thursday to let the state keep large concrete-anchored buoys in place to block migrants from crossing the Rio Grande — a floating barrier that the Biden Administration says was illegally deployed without required federal authorization. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared that the state was under invasion…MORE

Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus has Died

Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus has Died

CHICAGO (AP) — Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California. Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles…MORE

Governor Abbott Details Items on Special Session Agenda

Governor Abbott Details Items on Special Session Agenda

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Special Session #3 and issued a proclamation on Thursday, identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 9. “I am bringing the Texas Legislature back for Special Session #3 to continue building on the achievements we accomplished during the 88th Regular…MORE