AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature convened for the 88th legislative session on Tuesday. Shortly after gaveling in for the swearing-in ceremony, members of the Texas House of Representatives took the oath of office and elected Representative Dade Phelan to serve as Speaker for a second term. “It is a privilege to serve as a…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The 88th Texas Legislative Session officially opened on Tuesday inside the State Capitol building in Austin. Ahead of Tuesday’s opening ceremonies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced a $33 billion budget surplus. “Since I’ve become Lt. Governor, we’ve taken the utmost care to manage our budget wisely and conservatively, said Texas Lt. Governor…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in Dallas are investigating a road rage shooting on Central Expressway. According to DPD, a man who was shot in a road rage incident on Monday on HWY 75 between Midpark and Spring Valley near the High 5 is hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made as police continue…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth City Council will vote on extending its teen curfew and on whether to implement ordinances to regulate privately-run boarding houses at Tuesday night’s meeting. The teen curfew bans minors age 17 and under from being out unsupervised from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth City Council today will consider renaming the Hillside Community Center in honor of Atatiana Jefferson. The center is located at 1201 E. Maddox Ave., about a block away from the home where the 28-year old was fatally shot by former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean on October…… MORE