DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law the “Save Women’s Sports Act” which requires athletes in the state to compete based on their gender at birth. During the ceremonial bill signing, at The Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton, Abbott was joined by Riley Gaines who competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas…… MORE
STATEWIDE (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has extended its Weather Watch through Friday August 11th, because of higher temperatures and higher electrical demands. The agency says although grid conditions are expected to be normal during the watch the continued triple digit temperatures could put a strain on its reserves. Texans can sign up for grid condition notifications…… MORE
Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland firefighters worked through the early morning hours Monday to deal with an explosion and fire at the Sherwin – Williams paint factory at Forest Lane and Shiloh Road. The explosion was reported at 1:21 AM, and the first firefighters on the scene called a second alarm to ensure they had enough…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, will ceremonially sign the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton. The bill bans transgender college athletes from competing on teams or in sports that don’t align with their sex at birth. The…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas is fighting a Judge’s decision to block the state’s abortion ban. The ruling said that the abortion ban was too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges. The Office of the Texas Attorney General said Saturday that it filed a Notice…… MORE