House Republicans voted Thursday to crack down on illegal immigrants and “sanctuary cities”. One bill passed by the House would deny federal grants to sanctuary cities. The second, known as Kate’s Law, would increase the penalties for deported aliens who try to return to the United States. Kate’s Law is named for Kate Steinle,…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he has nominated Kay Bailey Hutchison, a former Republican senator from Texas, to be the U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has had a rocky relationship with the 28-nation military alliance. As a candidate, he called NATO “obsolete.” The president has criticized several members of the post-World War II…… MORE
Update at 7:20pm: One of the two officers shot in downtown San Antonio is now not expected to survive. One of the two suspects was killed in the shootout. The other was arrested. Police believe the second officer who was shot should eventually be okay. Original story: SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two San…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Plano is implementing projects to alleviate congestion and identify long term solutions. During a press conference Thursday city leaders said they are partnering with surrounding communities and transportation agencies such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A former nurse who prosecutors believe could be responsible in the deaths of up to 60 Texas children has been indicted on two new murder charges. The Bexar (bayr) County district attorney’s office said in a statement that 66-year-old Genene Jones was indicted Thursday in the death of an 8-month-old in…… MORE
Ft. Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – Tonya Couch, the mother of Ethan Couch, will remain out of jail on bond until her trial in October. A judge in Fort Worth made the decision after a hearing Thursday. Prosecutors called two witnesses. The manager of a restaurant and bar said she recognized Couch from media coverage and…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington Police Department is asking the public to help solve a fatal road rage incident. 19-year-old Dylan Spaid was fatally shot on Sunday along I-20 eastbound between Cooper and Matlock. Investigators released surveillance video from two different perspectives from the night of the shooting. The first video was captured at the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Travelers coming into the United States from one of six mostly Muslim countries will have stricter rules beginning Thursday night. President Trump’s modified travel ban goes into effect Thursday at 7:00pm. It affects travelers arriving from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, and Iran. The new regulations only allow passengers from those…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — An accident on I-45 left both directions shutdown Thursday morning. Authorities had to round up several pigs after a semi, carrying the animals, flipped over near Pleasant Run in Dallas. Both directions were closed starting at 6:40 a.m.… MORE
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Dallas defensive end David Irving has been suspended the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. The Cowboys now have at least two potential defensive starters suspended to start the season for the third straight year. The other is Randy Gregory. Irving can return…… MORE
