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George P. Bush Seeking Re-election in Texas

George P. Bush Seeking Re-election in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – George P. Bush is seeking re-election as Texas land commissioner next year, hoping to continue running a little-known but powerful agency in a state where his political-dynasty family has been prominent for decades. Bush unveiled a campaign website early Monday, and was emailing supporters. His grandfather, President George H.W. Bush, was…MORE

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect in Recent Murder at Popular Dallas Apartment Complex

Dallas Police Searching for Suspect in Recent Murder at Popular Dallas Apartment Complex

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are searching for a man they believe stabbed and killed a man and injured his ex-boyfriend at a popular Dallas apartment complex. Investigators said on June 16, 2017 just before 5 a.m., officers responded to two separate calls from The Bend in the Village Apartments on Amesbury Drive near Lovers…MORE

Former North Korea Detainee Otto Warmbier Dies

Former North Korea Detainee Otto Warmbier Dies

(CNN) — Otto Warmbier, the college student who returned to the United States last week after 17 months of detention in North Korea, died Monday afternoon, his family said in a statement. “It is our sad duty to report that our son, Otto Warmbier, has completed his journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Otto…MORE

New State Law Provides More Options for First-Time DUI Offenders, Prevents Drunk Driving

New State Law Provides More Options for First-Time DUI Offenders, Prevents Drunk Driving

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new state law aimed at making roads safer when it comes to drinking and driving will take effect this September. Governor Abbott signed House bill 3016, also called the “second chance bill” into law last week. The bill was championed by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Longview), Chairwoman Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) and the members…MORE

Islamic Association of Tarrant County Hosts Open House for Other Faiths

Islamic Association of Tarrant County Hosts Open House for Other Faiths

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Islamic Association of Tarrant County is hosting an open house for other faiths Friday night to mark Ramadan. Imam Mujahid Backhash said the event gives people of different religions a chance to learn about each other. “We condemn, we reject, we do not accept, we cannot condone these kinds of…MORE