DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Transportation began construction on US 380 in Denton County on Monday. According to TXDOT, the improvement project will improve mobility by increasing capacity and reducing congestion. “The improvements will bring the roadway to current safety design standards, and improve pedestrian access to businesses and schools in the…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Bob Saget, a comedian and actor best known for his role the sitcom “Full House,” has died. He was 65. The Orange County, Florida, sheriff’s office said via Twitter it was called Sunday about an “unresponsive man” in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. The man, whose death was…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his candidacy for a third term as state governor on Saturday, Jan. 8. The Republican governor made the highly-anticipated announcement during a speech at the Hispanic Leadership Convention in McAllen, where he tried to gain the support of the Hispanic population. “The fact of the matter is, the…… MORE
Cooke County, Texas – (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the dozens of North Texans arrested for assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot last year, now has his eyes on Texas House District 68. Mark Middleton of Cooke County and his wife face several charges. Middleton and his wife posted videos to social media detailing…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Officers are taking issue with the District Attorney’s renewed request for the public’s help regarding potential misconduct by police during protests in the summer of 2020. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is again asking for photos and video from witnesses as he builds evidence to potentially charge officers who…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden and members of Congress are solemnly marking the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection. Biden assailed then-President Donald Trump and his supporters, saying that “they failed” to overturn democracy. The ceremonies at the Capitol were widely attended by Democrats, but almost every Republican on Capitol Hill…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – On the one year anniversary of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, President Biden addressed Americans from Statuary Hall. He touched on many topics, including praising the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s efforts to defend the building amid the violence. “Fire extinguishers being thrown at the…… MORE
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Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was blasted by FOX News host Tucker Carlson for comments made this week leading up to the Capitol riot anniversary. Cruz was addressing a Senate Rules Committee hearing when he praised the bravery and courgage of the Capitol Police who defended those who serve in the Capitol…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than a year and a half following the Summer 2020 protests in Downtown Dallas, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is still actively pursuing alleged criminal wrongdoing by police officers. “We have never stopped working on these cases, and we will not stop working on them until they are charged or…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Navy from acting against 35 sailors for refusing on religious grounds to comply with an order to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members…… MORE
