EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Border Patrol agents made more 181,000 arrests on the U.S.-Mexican border in August. That’s according to figures released Friday. The new numbers come as agents in some U.S. cities are overwhelmed by large groups of migrants that have arrived this week. More than 8,000 have turned up in the Texas…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded. Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the House will return next week to start voting on the latest plan. He has just five days…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – The non-profit, Tarrant County Blue is raising money for the family of fallen Arlington Police officer Darrin McMichael, who was killed In the Line of Duty this week. The organization was started in 2004 and has raised over $500,000 for the families of fallen officers in Tarrant County. Tarrant County…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, said he’s switched parties. In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Johnson said that he’s changing his party affiliation to Republican. Johnson served in the Texas Legislature for nine years before he was elected mayor in 2019. Johnson wrote, “Next spring, I will…… MORE
Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts is urged to call the 24/7 Suicide Crisis Line at 988 or text “HELLO” to 741741. Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Health and recovery treatment experts say that it is not uncommon for mental health disorders and substance use disorders to happen simultaneously; and, that it is important and necessary to highlight awareness…… MORE
The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis facilities in 20 states. The UAW on Friday targeted distribution centers, not production plants. That includes workers at the Stellantis Dallas Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton and the…… MORE
Scattered to numerous, showers and storms will develop across eastern North Texas this morning, then linger across the far eastern areas this afternoon. A few storms could be strong to severe, as well as contain locally heavy rainfall that may produce localized minor flooding. Dallas- Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas is in store for more…… MORE
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a knee injury during practice Thursday afternoon. Diggs was spotted leaving practice early on crutches and according to the team is having the knee evaluated. According to dallascowboys.com Diggs is expected to pop up on Thursday’s practice report as limited, but evaluations following his MRI and official diagnosis will…… MORE
UPDATE 10:24 A.M.: Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department has identified the officer who was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday morning. Officer Darrin McMicheal was riding on his motorcycle on his way to work when he was involved in the crash near I-20 and Dowdy Ferry Road in Dallas. Investigators said he rear ended…… MORE
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s the 15th annual North Texas Giving Day and the fundraiser is off to a good start. The event opened Thursday at 6 a.m. with more than $20 million raised during early giving, which began September 1. Donors can go to the North Texas Giving Day website and get…… MORE
