WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has called Russia’s war on Ukraine a genocide and he’s accused Vladimir Putin of committing war crimes. But Biden’s administration has struggled with how much intelligence it’s willing to give Ukrainian forces that are trying to stop the Russian leader. Since the war began in late February, the Biden…… MORE
WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Residents in Parker County and beyond who are experiencing food insecurity have easier access to help. The Tarrant Area Food Bank opened a new location in Weatherford on Thursday. TAFB employees and volunteer have grown accustomed to serving a dramatically higher increase in clients since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in…… MORE
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep have underscored their support for Ukraine in a visit to the embattled country. Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all worry they may face Russian attack in the future if Ukraine falls. Wednesday’s trip comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue his…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Calling the situation a “crisis,” Dallas Animal Services [DAS] says it has run out of space. With over 375 dogs and hundreds more expected in days the shelter is in urgent need of folks to adopt or foster one of their furry-four-legged friends, to avoid putting down healthy dogs. In a press…… MORE
LAREDO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is lifting increased vehicle inspections at one border crossing. The Governor’s enhanced vehicle inspections were in response to the coming end of Title-42, and the expectation it will lead to a surge of illegal crossings. The directive though, led to long delays for truckers at the border and…… MORE
Updated at 1:35am: Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – Authorities have arrested a man wanted in an attack on a subway train in Brooklyn that left 10 people wounded by gunfire. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that Frank R. James was taken into custody Wednesday in Manhattan’s East Village. Investigators had announced Tuesday…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education has chosen a firm that will head up the search for the district’s next superintendent. In March, trustees approved a joint agreement that Dr. Kent P. Scribner will step down as superintendent on August 31 of this year, which is earlier than initially planned.…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) – The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was set to extend the order, which was to expire on April 18,…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced, on Wednesday, the arrival of the first group of illegal migrants bused to Washington, D.C. The busing strategy is part of Governor Abbott’s response to the Biden Administration’s decision to end Title 42 expulsions. The migrant passengers were dropped off between Union Station and the United States…… MORE
Pharr, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Democratic candidate for Texas Governor has joined calls for Governor Abbott to end stepped up inspections at the US-Mexico border calling it a “political stunt” that is hurting the Texas economy. . O’rourke, speaking from a cold storage facility in Pharr, Texas said some truckers are now only getting through…… MORE
