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Senate Republicans Block Foreign Aid Bill over Border Security Demands

Senate Republicans Block Foreign Aid Bill over Border Security Demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are blocking the advance of a $110 billion package of wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel as well as other national security priorities. They are trying to force President Joe Biden to include changes to U.S. border policy. The president warned of dire consequences for Kyiv if lawmakers don’t act.…MORE

Three Dead After Active Shooter on UNLV Campus

Three Dead After Active Shooter on UNLV Campus

Update at 6:00pm: Las Vegas police say Wednesday evening that three people have died after the shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a fourth person was critically wounded. Update at 4:30pm: LAS VEGAS (AP) — A person opened fire Wednesday on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and…MORE

Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy Hospitalized

Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy Hospitalized

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Dallas Cowboys released information, Wednesday, indicating that head coach Mike McCarthy has been hospitalized after experiencing abdominal pain resulting in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. McCarthy is schedule for surgery Wednesday afternoon and is expected to be released from the hospital later that day. The 60-year-old is planning on coaching the Cowboys…MORE

At Least 6 Dead from San Antonio to Austin; 2 Officers Shot in Bexar County

At Least 6 Dead from San Antonio to Austin; 2 Officers Shot in Bexar County

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF) – At least six people are known dead in a killing spree from San Antonio to Austin in a killing spree that also left two law enforcement officers shot. Bexar County Sheriff’s Department says officers were dispatched to a home in Kirby, on San Antonio’s northeast side, where they found a man…MORE

Norman Lear Dies At Age of 101

Norman Lear Dies At Age of 101

LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Television’s legendary writer/producer/developer Norman Lear has died in Los Angeles at the age of 101. Lear revolutionized American comedy with popular early 1970’s sitcoms including “All in the Family”, “Sanford and Son”, among others. Lear had established himself as a top comedy writer and nabbed a 1968 Oscar nomination for…MORE

Fourth Special Legislative Session Ends in Austin with Unfinished Business

Fourth Special Legislative Session Ends in Austin with Unfinished Business

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The battle among Texas Republican lawmakers continues after the fourth special legislative session ended with unfinished business this week. The House adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day earlier than the 30 days allotted for the special session. Afterwards, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick placed direct blame on House Speaker Dade…MORE

CPS Asking for Public’s Help to Find Family of Girl Dropped Off at Dallas Hospital

CPS Asking for Public’s Help to Find Family of Girl Dropped Off at Dallas Hospital

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a little girl left at the emergency room of Baylor University Medical Center on Gaston Avenue on Monday. So far, the little girl will only say her name is Alejandra and it’s thought…MORE

Cowtown Christmas Tree Lighting Features Marie Osmond

Cowtown Christmas Tree Lighting Features Marie Osmond

(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will commemorate the 77th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with a special musical guest, Wednesday night. According to The Giving Machines’ Cadie Connors, 70’s superstar Marie Osmond will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. She rose to stardom in the 1970’s with her brother Donny in the music…MORE

Democrats Prompt Investigation into Texas Mega Oil Merger

Democrats Prompt Investigation into Texas Mega Oil Merger

(WBAP/KLIF) — Security filings show the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company, potentially one the largest energy industry mergers in two decades. The request for additional information on ExxonMobil’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources is a step the agency takes when reviewing whether a…MORE

DrinkPAK Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Fort Worth in 2024

DrinkPAK Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Fort Worth in 2024

(WBAP/KLIF) — Another major manufacturer is headed to the DFW area, next year, bringing with it a large number of good-playing jobs. California-based beverage manufacturer, DrinkPAK, is building two new manufacturing facilities in Fort Worth. Company Vice-President Holly Shroeder says the plants will bring close to a thousand jobs to Tarrant County with an average…MORE