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Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Millions of people take take some form of highly addictive prescription medications like Xanax, Ativan and Valium for anxiety and sleep issues. The medications are in a class of prescription drugs known as Benzodiazepines, According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 30 percent of opioid-related drug overdoses also…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state leaders announced this week the transfer of more than $874 million to support critical public safety and recovery initiatives, such as border security and school safety, during the current biennium. According to Governor Abbott, The funding will provide $400 million to assist school districts in replacing or upgrading doors, windows, fencing,…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Republican Texas congressman has added is voice to the chorus of those calling on McCraw to resign US Representative Tony Gonzales who represents Uvalde has become the first major Republican to publicly say the DPS chief must go, in a Twitter post that reads, “DPS Director McCraw should RESIGN immediately,” The…… MORE
Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with isolated totals exceeding 4″. Stronger storms capable of marginally severe hail and gusty winds are possible during the daytime, mainly south of I-20. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Temperature falling to around 55 by…… MORE
Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with isolated totals exceeding 4″. Stronger storms capable of marginally severe hail and gusty winds are possible during the daytime, mainly south of I-20. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Temperature falling to around 55 by…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Pressure is mounting on the Texas Department of Public Safety surrounding its response to the elementary school massacre in Uvalde last May. During a DPS Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, DPS Director Steve McCraw distanced the agency from previous comments he made about the law enforcement response being an abject failure.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Panhandlers in Dallas are reacting to a new ordinance by the Dallas City Council. The Ordinance allows Dallas City Marshals to fine anyone standing in intersections or walking on medians up to $500. “There’s six or seven of us out here and we ain’t got money to pay that,” a panhandler near…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates. Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department showed that the nation’s gross domestic product – the broadest gauge of economic output – grew in the…… MORE
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Carrollton Police Department is saying goodbye this week to the first officer in the Department’s history to be killed on duty. Officer Steve Nothem was killed when he was hit inside his patrol car while working a DWI investigation earlier this month. Visitation for the fallen Officer is planned for Wednesday.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Continuing its expansion in the DFW Metroplex, H-E-B announced plans this week to open H-E-B Alliance at the northwest corner of Heritage Trace Parkway and N. Riverside Drive. The store, which sits on the northern edge of Fort Worth, joins two Central Market locations, which have served Tarrant Co. for more…… MORE
