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Texas Lawmaker Files Bill That Would Penalize Men for Masturbating

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Under State Representative Jessica Farrar’s bill, men would have to pay a $100 fine for “unregulated masturbatory emissions.” The Houston Democrat said that men should have to undergo the same unnecessary and invasive procedures that she said Texas women are subjected to under recently passed state laws. House Bill 4260, which…MORE

Overnight Fire Destroys Garland Country Club

Overnight Fire Destroys Garland Country Club

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – Firefighters in Garland worked overnight to salvage what was left of the Eastern Hills Country Club after a fire destroyed the building Monday morning. The two-alarm fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. at the abandoned club on South Country Club Road near Eastern Hills Drive. The Garland Fire Department’s Merrill Balanciere said the…MORE

Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Believes Missing Man May Be in Danger

Hunt County Sheriff’s Office Believes Missing Man May Be in Danger

HUNT COUNTY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a retired firefighter they believe may be in danger. Investigators said 70-year-old Michael Chambers was last heard from when he spoke with his wife over the phone on March 10 around 8 a.m. The family reported him missing later that day. After…MORE

Capital One Bank Accepting Applicants for Small Business Development Program

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Capital One Bank is still accepting applicants for its “Getting Down to Business” small business development program in Dallas. The free-program is designed to address the core needs of a small business. Participants will get the opportunity to grow their business by learning more about subjects that are vital to success including…MORE

New Bill Aims to Create New Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board

New Bill Aims to Create New Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board met Thursday and the tension in the room could be cut with a knife. The board’s executive director Kelly Gottschalk discussed a new bill filed by State Representative Dan Flynn that aims to save struggling fund. The main concern is a provision that creates and…MORE