(WBAP/KLIF) — The Biden Administration has filed a third lawsuit in Texas over voting rights. The latest challenge announced Thursday is over newly drawn county precincts in the tourist hub of Galveston. The Justice Department claims the changes discriminate against minority voters by eliminating the only precinct where Black and Hispanic residents were in a…… MORE
Arlington ISD Offering Free Universal Pre-K with Innovative STEM Curriculum
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)-For the first time in the district’s history, the Arlington ISD announced the launch of Universal pre-K for all four-year-olds starting in the fall. That means that every parent of a four-year-old learner can enroll their child in full-day pre-K at no charge. Plus, the district launched the first-ever pre-K program with an innovative…… MORE
Biden Promises new Ukraine Aid, Warns Russia on Chemical Weapons
BRUSSELS (AP) – U.S. President Joe Biden says after meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders that a chemical attack by Russia in Ukraine “would trigger a response in kind.” He said nothing further about what that might mean. Biden spoke Thursday in Brussels. He and NATO allies have previously stressed that the U.S. and NATO…… MORE
Gas Prices Show Declines, Remain High on Comparison
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Gas prices in North Texas are high, but it could be worse. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.89 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents less than from this day last week and is $1.26 more per…… MORE
Mesquite PD: Video Footage of March 14th Police Shooting Released [WATCH]
Mesquite, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mesquite Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance video of a suspect and wanted felon opening fire on police officers earlier this month. On March 14, at around 8:30PM, a man called 9-1-1 to report that someone had forced his way into his apartment after banging on the door with…… MORE
U.S. to Expand Russia Sanctions, Accept 100K Ukraine Refugees
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States will expand its sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, targeting members of the country’s parliament and the central bank’s gold reserves, the White House announced Thursday. At the same time, Washington will increase its humanitarian assistance by welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and providing an additional…… MORE
US to expand Russia sanctions, Accept 100K Ukraine refugees
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States will expand its sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, targeting members of the country’s parliament and the central bank’s gold reserves, the White House announced Thursday. At the same time, Washington will increase its humanitarian assistance by welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and providing an additional…… MORE
Biden, Western Allies Open 1st of 3 Summits on Russian War [UPDATED]
UPDATED 3/24/22 10:04AM UNDATED (AP) – NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance is stepping up its defenses against chemical and nuclear weapons as concern mounts that Russia might use such weapons in Ukraine. Stoltenberg says that NATO leaders agreed at their summit Thursday to send equipment to Ukraine to help protect it against…… MORE
US Consulate Sees Texas’ Brittney Griner for First Time Since Arrest in Russia
Associated Press (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN the official found Griner “to be in good condition.” Price did not identify the official who had been…… MORE
Tarrant County Residents can get Help with Unpaid Property Taxes
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- As part of the American Rescue Plan, some Tarrant County property owners can apply for assistance with delinquent property taxes. “The release of these funds is very timely and has already helped taxpayers in a test county in Texas, and Tarrant is an early adopter to benefit our taxpayers,” said Tax Assessor-Collector…… MORE
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