WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown. The advance in the gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A Tarrant County Police Officer is walking for a good cause. North Richland Hills Police Sergeant Brent Wright is embarking on a “walk of reflection.” Wright will trek 163 miles on foot from DFW to the state Capitol in Austin, representing the 163 Police Officers killed in the line of duty in 2018.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re looking for a little extra cash in Fort Worth, hundreds of opportunities will soon be available. The currently under construction Dickie’s Arena does not open until November, but its management is hosting a job fair from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday to collect resumes and meet candidates.…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — You soon may be able to buy beer and wine a bit earlier on Sundays. A bill has passed in the Texas House that would bump the earliest time you can buy beer and wine on Sundays up from noon to 10:00 AM. Representative Drew Springer drafted the bill and said…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal judge has blocked enforcement of a Texas law that requires contractors to certify that they don’t boycott Israel. In a 56-page opinion filed Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin said boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the law fails to serve a compelling state interest. The American…… MORE
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said Thursday he’s willing to consider a moratorium on new leases to drill for oil and gas on federal lands as a way to help combat climate change. The Democratic presidential hopeful told reporters while campaigning in Nevada on Thursday the nation needs to rethink how…… MORE
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- From April 10, 2019 through April 12, 2019, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety, conducted an online predator operation. Investigators from 14 different federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies participated which led to 15 arrests, all charged with online solicitation of a minor. In the operation,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP-/KLIF)- Gary C. Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our first quarter 2019 net income was solid despite unexpected headwinds significantly impacting our performance. I am especially proud of our nearly 60,000 Employees for the commendable job under operationally difficult circumstances. Our People were tasked with minimizing disruptions for our…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth police are hoping the release of a decades-old letter about the brutal murder of a local teen can help solve the case and bring a grieving family some closure. 17-year-old Carla Walker was kidnapped, raped and strangled to death in February of 1974. Investigators said she was in…… MORE
UPDATED: Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders doubled down on his recent stance that convicts, like the Boston marathon bomber, should be able to vote from prison. During a campaign rally in fort worth sanders called his comments “common sense, he added once you start taking away someone’s right to vote you are moving down a slippery slope.”…… MORE
