WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democratic leaders are demanding that former Attorneys General Bill Barr and Jeff Sessions testify about the secret seizure of data from House Democrats in 2018. They called it “shocking” and a “gross abuse of power.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said in a statement Friday that…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – In a video released to the media today, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick officially announced that he is running for re-election in 2022. “I am running for re-election in 2022. Democrats are bragging again that they are going to turn Texas blue and I am not about to let that happen. We will…… MORE
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) – President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson were all smiles during their first meeting, taking place in England just before an international summit Johnson is hosting. The leaders had planned to meet on the spectacular island of St. Michael’s Mount, but that trip was scrubbed because of bad…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – In an exclusive report, the Associated Press has revealed that the Texas Bar Association has opened an investigation into whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election amounted to professional misconduct. After Paxton, a Republican, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in December to block Joe…… MORE
(AP) – The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline says it’s pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade the Biden administration to reverse its cancellation of the company’s permit. Calgary-based TC Energy said Wednesday it would work with government agencies “to ensure a safe termination of and…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of seasonal workers. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments. The Fair provides more than 7,000 seasonal job opportunities every year, with approximately 2,200 people employed directly by the State Fair of…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Regional Chamber launched the “Take Care of Business” multimedia vaccine public awareness campaign on Wednesday with a goal to get more North Texans vaccinated. The chamber hopes to increase the percentage of North Texans ages 16 and older receiving at least one vaccination shot from the current 60% to 70%…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF) – JBSA Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio was on lock-down for several hours on Wednesday following reports of an active shooter. According to officials at the base, two gunshots were heard outside of one of the entrance gates. 📢#ActiveShooter update: ➡There are no suspected injuries at this time. ➡The shooting…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Recently passed energy-sector reform bills were been signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday during a ceremony in Austin. The state legislation followed February’s deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without power amid unprecedented cold temperatures. The Governor opened his remarks by praising the legislature for accomplishing…… MORE
McKINNEY, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – H-E-B announced Tuesday they will continue their D-FW expansion plans by opening a store in McKinney on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway. The store is expected to open in spring 2023. “Today is an exciting day for our community as we announce the upcoming arrival of this…… MORE
