AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – State leaders have allocated more money for border security. Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Committee Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen approved the transfer of $495.3 million to continue funding Operation Lone Star and critical border operations at other state…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are searching for the driver of a red pickup truck they say plowed into a vehicle carrying several people Friday night, killing two teenagers, ages 15 and 16. Police say it happened on Esperanza Street, near an elementary school and the intersections of Spring Valley and Coit Roads. Police…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are searching for the driver of a red pickup truck they say plowed into a vehicle carrying several people Friday night, killing two teenagers, ages 15 and 16. Police say it happened on Esperanza Street, near an elementary school and the intersections of Spring Valley and Coit Roads. Police…… MORE
Mexico City (WBAP/KLIF) – Mexico’s government is retaliating for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s sudden imposition of tougher inspections of commercial truck traffic along the border last month. Mexico’s Economy Minister says his country will not allow itself to be hostage to “someone who wants to use trade as a political tool.” So Mexico says it…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of Texas law enforcement officers gathered at the state capitol in Austin Sunday for a memorial ceremony and candlelight vigil honoring the 62 peace officers who died in the line of duty last year. Governor Greg Abbott presented medals of honor to each of their families saying, “these courageous men and…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – A local Police Chief is leaving one North Texas city for another. The City of Irving announced this week that it selected Derick Miller for the Chief of Police position to lead the Irving Police Department. Upon confirmation by City Council on May 5, Chief Miller will begin his new role as…… MORE
DART construction will temporarily close parts of U.S. 75 this weekend in Collin and Dallas counties. According to DART, both north and southbound HOV lanes of U.S. 75 Central Expressway will be closed for construction of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line bridge in Richardson beginning Friday, April 29 . Construction is scheduled to…… MORE
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Why does Paxton claim that Texas whistleblower laws for public employees do not apply to “elected officers?” Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A new lawsuit filed by the State of Texas is seeking a permanent block a new Biden administration rule that is meant to speed up processing for asylum seekers and deportations at the border. Attorney…… MORE
Winds will be out of the south around 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph possible. Isolated storms are possible along a dryline late in afternoon that may brush across Western North Texas and the Red River in the evening. Today |Cloudy with gusty winds. Few peaks of afternoon sunshine. High near 85F.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A North Texas high school star returns home to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys selected former North Crowley high school lineman Tyler Smith with the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. The 6′ 6″, 330 pound offensive tackle was named Freshman All-American at the University…… MORE
