(WBAP/KLIF) – The idea is that declaring an invasion, under the U.S. and state constitutions, would allow Texas to act separately of the Federal government in response to a continued surge of illegal immigration. “While President Biden ignores the ever-growing humanitarian crisis, and Congressional members visit the border for photo-ops and then return to Washington…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced this week that he will pursue a series of new public safety initiatives for the city. The mayor said Tuesday that his proposals build upon Police Chief Eddie Garcia’s violent crime reduction plan, strategies from the Mayor’s Task Force on Safe Communities, and other city efforts. “Public…… MORE
Uvalde (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Uvalde and a state senator who represents the area are calling on the state of Texas to take over operation of a center that was created to provide aid to victims’ families in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shootings. They say the center has provided only meager…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police are trying to untangle a homicide that was first reported to them Monday night as a car accident. The owner of a home near the intersection of McCart Avenue and Altamesa Boulevard told police he was outside, standing on his front lawn, when a car came slowly driving…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A number of Texas county leaders are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to declare an invasion at the Southern border. County Judges from Goliad County, Kinney County, Terrell County, and others attended a press conference on Tuesday asking the Governor to make the declaration amid a continued surge of illegal immigration. “If you…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) ─ Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism announced on Tuesday that the opening of applications will begin July 6 for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program. The program was established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by the Governor following the 87th Legislative…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) ─ Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism announced on Tuesday that the opening of applications will begin July 6 for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program. The program was established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by the Governor following the 87th Legislative…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Billy Bob’s honky tonk in Fort Worth announced, on Tuesday, scheduled renovations for the historic venue. Billy Bob’s General Manage, Marty Travis said during a Tuesday press conference that the renovations are spurred by the venue’s financial commitment to guests as it moves to improve the overall Guest experience. “We will…… MORE
Fort Worth/Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth’s fireworks show had to be canceled Monday night a few minutes after it began. The city had been billing the show on Panther Island Pavillion as the largest in north Texas. However, fires broke out along the Trinity River banks as soon as hot debris from the exploding fireworks…… MORE
Fort Worth/Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth’s fireworks show had to be canceled Monday night a few minutes after it began. The city had been billing the show on Panther Island Pavillion as the largest in north Texas. However, fires broke out along the Trinity River banks as soon as hot debris from the exploding fireworks…… MORE
