AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law on Saturday that creates Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Texas. Texas Republicans call the legislation “school choice.” The $1 billion program will allow families to spend state funds on private school tuition. Abbott signed the bill at the Texas Governor’s Mansion on Saturday afternoon, where…… MORE
DFW AIRPORT – (WBAP/KLIF) – – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines annouce agreement to quicken and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F. Gate numbers will be doubled, customer amenities expanded, and a Lease Agreement between DFW and American to 2043 and increases the estimated Terminal F investment to…… MORE
UPDATE: On his Truth Social media site, President Trump today nominated Waltz for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume National Security Adviser duties for now. WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – National security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, will be leaving their posts in the Trump White…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a video posted to X…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is reporting the first case of measles in Denton County this year. This individual is an adult with an unknown vaccination status. To protect patient confidentiality, no further personal information will be released. “Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the…… MORE
TYLER, Texas — A Texas mother is facing criminal charges after allegedly bringing vodka-laced Jell-O shots to her child’s fifth-grade Christmas party at an elementary school in Tyler. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, has been charged with injury to a child, following the December 20 incident at Jones Elementary School. According to a sworn affidavit, Bernal…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – GREEN BAY, WI – The Dallas Cowboys selected Donovan Ezeiruaku as their second round number 44 overall pick. Ezeiruaku is a defensive end from Boston College, and was voted first-team All-American in his senior season. The 248-pound pass rusher also won the Ted Hendricks Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top…… MORE
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of three bodies in northern Hood County, near a water-filled creek along FM 167, also known as Temple Hall Highway. The deceased individuals include a Black male, a White male, and a White female. Their remains have been transferred to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – A 15-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been safely located, according to authorities. North Richland Hills police confirmed that Ivanna Gonzalez was found unharmed around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Background:Gonzalez had been reported missing since the previous Friday. Initially classified as a runaway, evolving evidence prompted…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers have passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition. Thursday’s vote is a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide and one that has been pushed by President Donald Trump. The measure won final approval from the state…… MORE
