GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- TSA officers, pilots and other airport staff rally outside DFW Airport as the Government Shutdown enters its fourth week. Brian Golden is an American Airlines employee. He said the fact that TSA officers are required to work without pay is wrong and has noticed longer lines for security. “It’s impacting the passengers, it’s impacting the employees more and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Calling the continued partial government shutdown embarrassing for members of Congress, Senator John Cornyn says he hopes the White House and Congress can break the impasse. “There is a very human cost to all this which unfortunately seems lost in the partisan politics of Washington D.C.,” Cornyn said. However Cornyn said, when asked,…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County food pantry is opening its doors to federal employees working without a paycheck during the partial government shutdown. Lynette Wellington is the Executive Director of Minnie’s Food Pantry’ in Plano and said Wednesday that she and the community is dedicated to making sure there’s plenty of food for families…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Close to 40,000 hunting enthusiasts are expected to visit the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas this weekend for the Dallas Safari Club’s annual convention. The convention will highlight a historic conservation effort amid a weekend full of seminars and events. “Twenty Four Lions” is the largest move and release of wild lions…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked President Donald Trump to postpone his State of the Union address to the nation, which is scheduled for January 29, until the government reopens. The White House hasn’t immediately responded to a request for comment about Pelosi’s request, which she made in a letter to the president.…… MORE
Kennedale, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Kennedale ISD custodian is facing charges of inappropriate behavior with a student. 70-year old Lewis Wayne Rawlings was arrested Tuesday and charged with indecency with a child. The district says they started to investigate Rawlings back in December when someone notified them Rawlings may have acted inappropriately with a…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — With Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s inauguration Tuesday state lawmakers are following his lead and going straight to school funding as their first order of business. Public funding of Texas schools is certain to see an increase. Several bills have been filed, one promising teachers big pay raises. That bill, by State…… MORE
Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who reportedly said he was God, led Garland and Dallas police on a chase Tuesday afternoon but was eventually arrested at a convenience store. Police say the suspect had a large machete type knife strapped to his side. It started just before three o’clock when a Garland officer saw…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) If some state lawmakers get their way, teachers in Texas would get a $5,000 pay raise. Senate Bill 3 was filed yesterday by Senator Jane Nelson (R) and co-authored by State Senator Royce West (D). In a statement, West said, “My support for teachers and for public education in Texas has been steadfast…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Greg Abbott began a second term as Texas governor Tuesday by promising lower taxes and a school funding overhaul but without mentioning a national policy dispute that weighs heavily on his state: President Donald Trump’s demand for a border wall. Texas shares 1,200 miles of border with Mexico and stands…… MORE
