Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – President George H. W. Bush was known in his later years for wearing noticeable socks. Family spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted former President Bush “will be carried to his final rest wearing gray socks saluting the armed forces. he says the socks pay tribute to Bush’s “lifetime of service,” which started when he…… MORE
Washington, DC (WBAP/KLIF) On Wednesday, the country will observe a National Day of Mourning, honoring former President George H.W. Bush. Mr. Bush passed away in his Houston home last Friday at the age of 94. All federal offices will be closed and there will be no regular mail delivery. Here’s a list of how other…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. With Bush’s casket…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The casket carrying the remains of George H.W. Bush has arrived at the U.S. Capitol for the nation to begin its formal farewell to the 41st president. His remains arrived Monday afternoon at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington aboard an aircraft that often serves as Air Force One. Former President George W.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Police Department launched a program to limit package theft. The “Operation Grinch Pinch” program will provide participating community members with GPS baited packages, that’ll track down thieves. Officer Jimmy Pollozani said those who wish to participate will need a 24 hour surveillance monitoring system. The packages will be geo-fenced,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans are honoring the life of former President George H.W. Bush at his son’s Presidential center in Dallas. The 41st President of the United States died Friday at age 94. Hundreds of people have visited the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU since Friday to reflect on the life of…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF0- Some members of the Tarrant County Republican party are asking to remove Vice Chairman Shahid Shafi because he’s a Muslim. Tarrant County GOP’s Chairman Darl Easton appointed Shafi because of his qualities as a leader and said religion has nothing to do with that. “They’ve sent me text messages, emails about rescinding…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving based Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is expected to buy Chicago’s Tribune Media. The offer would make Nexstar the biggest operator of local TV stations in the United States. The reported deal comes four months after the collapse of a similar bid from Sinclair Broadcast Group. Tribune Media owns or operates 42 local TV stations…… MORE
BENTON, Ark. (AP) – One child is dead and more than 20 people are hospitalized after a charter bus carrying a youth football team from Tennessee crashed in Arkansas early Monday morning. Arkansas State Police said the wreck happened along i-30 near Benton, about 25 miles southwest of Little Rock. The department said the bus,…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — Texas Republicans are rallying behind their pick for Speaker. The state’s House Republicans unanimously endorsed State Representative Dennis Bonnen (R- Angleton) as a replacement to Joe Strauss. The endorsement gives Bonnen more than 100 supporters in the House. “I trust Dennis to empower the members of the Texas House — the…… MORE
