(WBAP/KLIF) — After a stalemate between the Texas House and Senate over a property tax reduction in the first special session, Governor Greg Abbott has now called a second one. The governor says he brought the Texas legislature back for a second special session at 3pm, Tuesday, to provide lasting property tax cuts for Texans.…… MORE
AAA Texas Releases July 4th Travel Prediction
(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA Texas has released its travel projections for the 4th of July Holiday weekend. Nationally, nearly 51-million Americans will travel for Independence Day, breaking the previous record set in 2019 of 49-million travelers. According to Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas, approximately 3.8 million Texans are expected to venture 50 miles or more from…… MORE
Dallas ‘Beat the Heat’ Centers Open
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas heat took the lives of 279 people in 2022, which has prompted local officials to initiate programs to save lives. That’s the driving force behind the ‘Beat the Heat’ program, sponsored by the City of Dallas and Reliant Energy. For the 14th year in a row, the program provides relief to…… MORE
Ryan Seacrest Named to Replace Retiring Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat Sajak’s retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multiyear deal to host the long-running game show starting with Season 42. Sajak recently announced the…… MORE
Texas Named Best Business Climate in the Nation
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report. “The Texas legend is fueled by leaders, innovators, and trailblazers inspired by the unique freedom and opportunity that only exists in our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “With…… MORE