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North Texas Couple Facing Charges in Breach of U.S. Capitol Building

North Texas Couple Facing Charges in Breach of U.S. Capitol Building

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas couple is facing charges for their alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the United States Capitol building. According to the FBI, Mark and Janise Middleton, of Forestburg in rural Montague County, were arrested this week. A Federal complaint shows surveillance photos taken by Police body cam that captured…MORE

Senator Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Migrant Influx at Border

Senator Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Migrant Influx at Border

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn announced a legislative proposal on Thursday that he said is meant to respond to the current surge in migrants crossing the southern border. U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) joined Senator Cornyn to introduce the ‘Bipartisan Border Solutions Act.’ The lawmakers said Thursday that the bill…MORE

Southwest Airlines Reports $116 Million Profit for 2021 First Quarter

Southwest Airlines Reports $116 Million Profit for 2021 First Quarter

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – While many industries are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Airlines reported a $116 million profit for the first quarter of 2021. The Dallas-based carrier is the first major U.S. airline to do so. The company credits federal dollars for helping it ease the storm amid…MORE

First-Time US Jobless Claims Fall to 547,000, Another Pandemic Low

First-Time US Jobless Claims Fall to 547,000, Another Pandemic Low

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications declined 39,000 from a revised…MORE

Texas Man Dies in Fall on Snowy California Mountain

Texas Man Dies in Fall on Snowy California Mountain

LONE PINE, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a Texas man has died after falling to his death while hiking California’s Mount Whitney. The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 36-year-old Saulo Escalante of Conroe was found Tuesday in a steep, snowy chute. Escalante had gone on a day hike on the Sierra Nevada…MORE

Former President George W. Bush Uses Portraits to Convey Message on Immigration

Former President George W. Bush Uses Portraits to Convey Message on Immigration

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President George W. Bush is highlighting the issue of immigration in a new exhibit inside the Bush Center on the SMU campus. Through the exhibit, the former President spotlights the journeys of America’s immigrants and the contributions they have made to daily American life. Through 43 powerful four-color portraits personally painted…MORE

Dallas Love Field Prepares for Multi-Month Runway Closure

Dallas Love Field Prepares for Multi-Month Runway Closure

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Love Field Airport is moving forward with a runway renovation that was delayed due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. “This is a project we’ve known is coming up for a long time,” said airport spokesperson, Chris Perry. “It got pushed back a little back during the downturn of…MORE

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department’s Practices

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department’s Practices

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Department of Justice has opened a sweeping investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. The Wednesday announcement came 24 hours after of the conviction of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on second and third-degree murder charges and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last May. Attorney General Merrick Garland…MORE