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Dallas DJ’s Raise Money for Genesis Women’s Shelter

Dallas DJ’s Raise Money for Genesis Women’s Shelter

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two Dallas DJ’s kicked off 93 days of kindness on Thursday by riding a stationary bicycle to raise money for Genesis Women’s Shelter. Scotty K and Bret Mega with WBAP’s sister station “The New Hot 93.3” will ride the bikes for 93 hours straight. “One of us will always be on the…MORE

Golf-Ball Size Hail , Water Rescues Reported as Severe Storms Sweep Through North Texas

Golf-Ball Size Hail , Water Rescues Reported as Severe Storms Sweep Through North Texas

MESQUITE  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Golf-ball sized hail was reported in Mesquite as severe thunderstorms swept through North Texas early Friday evening. Flash flood and Severe Thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Dallas, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. WBAP’s Christian Powers was near Highway 80 and Galloway Avenue in Mesquite during the storm. He said the storm caused…MORE

Governor Abbott Signs Bill Eliminating Straight Ticket Voting in 2020

Governor Abbott Signs Bill Eliminating Straight Ticket Voting in 2020

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Gregg Abbott signed a bill into law on Thursday that would eliminate straight-ticket voting in in 2020. The bill was authored by Republican Representative Ron Simmons of Carrollton. Straight-ticket voting gives a person the option to check one box to cast a ballot for each candidate from a single political party. According…MORE

San Antonio and Austin Sue to Block Texas’ Ban on “Sanctuary Cities”

San Antonio and Austin Sue to Block Texas’ Ban on “Sanctuary Cities”

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – On behalf of San Antonio, the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over the ban on sanctuary cities. The San Antonio city attorney said the law undermines the ability of elected officials to develop policy on behalf of residents. The Worker’s Defense Project Executive Director Jose Garza…MORE

DPD given ballistic plates for bulletproof vests

Dallas Police Officers are newly equipped with specialized bullet proof vests. Central Market in Dallas made a $25,000 contribution the the ‘Barbecue Boots and Badges’ campaign for the purchase of fifty ballistic plates. Interim Dallas Police Chief David Pughes said the plates protect against high powered rifles. “These plates are an additional plate that the…MORE