WASHINGTON (AP) – The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told police he wanted to hold the speaker hostage. David DePape has been charged with two federal crimes. Police say DePape broke into the Pelosi’s home in San Francisco and struck the Democratic leader’s 82-year-old husband in the…… MORE
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At least one voting rights advocacy group questions Scott’s roll in challenging 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Secretary of State John Scott says that he thinks the midterm election in Texas will be the most secure and accessible that Texas have ever run. Scott, who was appointed to his current post…… MORE
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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
