EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AP) – U.S. defense officials say the Trump administration has chosen two military bases in Texas — Fort Bliss and Goodfellow Air Force Base — to house detained illegal immigrants. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record about a pending…… MORE
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Semi Driver Killed When His Truck Flips on Highway Ramp in Grapevine
Grapevine, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Grapevine police say a big rig driver was killed early this morning when his truck flipped on the ramp from NB Texas Highway 121 to EB 635. It took several hours for firefighters to extricate the driver from the wreckage. No word on what caused the crash. UPDATE: The driver did…… MORE
PHOTOS: H.W. Welcomes a New ‘Family Member’ Sporting Bill Clinton Socks
UNDATED (WBAP/KLIF) – The newest addition to the Bush dynasty is Sully HW Bush, is a yellow Labrador service dog for former President George HW Bush. Sully is named after former airline pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, who became famous for landing a damaged passenger jet on the Hudson River and saving all 155 passengers…… MORE
Authorities abandon ‘zero-tolerance’ for immigrant families
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its zero-tolerance immigration policy amid a global uproar over the separation of more than 2,300 migrant families, halting the practice of turning over parents to prosecutors for charges of illegally entering the country. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said…… MORE
Suspect Shot After Police Chase Through Dallas County
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – One person was shot after a police chase that went from Mesquite into Garland. Garland Police Lieutenant Pedro Barineau says the suspect crashed their car near LBJ Freeway and Garland Road. “There were shots fired from officers and the suspect was transported to the hospital,” Barineau said. “No officers were shot.” Mesquite,…… MORE
A Galveston Man Shot By Police During Traffic Stop
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – A Southeast Texas police officer has fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. Galveston police Chief Vernon Hale says the shooting took place around 3 a.m. Monday. Hale says the wounded man was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Galveston police didn’t immediately release further details…… MORE
Paying for Child Care Expenses With Political Contributions
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) – The Texas Ethics Commission will soon rule on a female candidate’s request to pay for campaign-related child care expenses with political contributions. The Times Record News reports that Wichita County Commissioner candidate Catie Robinson filed a request with the commission last month for an advisory opinion on allowing all Texas…… MORE
George W. Bush Participates In “The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill”
DALLAS (AP) – A former American president with a flair for art and painting will discuss an ex-British leader also known for his world influence and portraits.George W. Bush on Tuesday night will be part of a Dallas program called “The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill.”Organizers say the event, at the George W. Bush…… MORE
Progress Made on Dickies Arena in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Progress on the construction of the new Dickies Arena in Fort Worth was celebrated Monday with a topping out ceremony. Trail Drive Management Corp, the not-for-profit operators of Dickies Arena, and general contractors, The Beck Group, helped raise the final beam into place. The arena is expected to open in November, 2019.…… MORE
A Fort Worth Neighborhood Rallies Behind an Evicted 80-Year Old Army Vet
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A GoFundMe page has so far raised over $5000 for an 80-year old Army veteran who was recently evicted from his Fort Worth home. Billie McGruder had lived at the Marion Ave. residence near Highway 35 for decades. McGruder was evicted by the new owner of the property after he fell…… MORE
