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Gov. Abbott to Sign Save Women’s Sports Act, Riley Gaines Speaks with WBAP

Gov. Abbott to Sign Save Women’s Sports Act, Riley Gaines Speaks with WBAP

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

Texas Appeals Judge’s Decision to Block Abortion Ban

Texas Appeals Judge’s Decision to Block Abortion Ban

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

Dallas Police Release Body-Cam Video of Suspect Shooting

Dallas Police Release Body-Cam Video of Suspect Shooting

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Police released body-cam video of the sixth officer involved shooting of the year, Friday, in an effort to promote transparency. For the sixth time this year, DPD officers were shot at before having to pull their guns and return fire. The latest incident occurred on Wednesday, when 41-year-old Clifford Osmer fired at…MORE

Renowned Opera Singer Pleads Guilty in Houston Rape Case

Renowned Opera Singer Pleads Guilty in Houston Rape Case

(WBAP/KLIF) — An opera star pleads guilty to sexual assault in Texas. 57-year-old David Daniels was a well-revered opera singer who has appeared at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Royal Opera in London. Daniels and his husband Scott Walters both pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a former Rice University student in…MORE

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch as Heat Persists

ERCOT Issues Weather Watch as Heat Persists

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from August 6-7 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid, continuing a…MORE