WASHINGTON (AP) – The Chief justice of the United States has been sworn in to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He then swore in the entire Senate body with an oath to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors for only the third such proceeding in U.S. history. Earlier, Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The top three beverage companies in the United States are launching a recycling initiative in North Texas. Backed with an investment of more than $3 million from Plano-based Keurig Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo., the program’s goal is to improve the recycling and processing bottles. Recycling facilities will be upgraded…… MORE
Updated: WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democratic leaders have carried the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump across the U.S. Capitol in a formal procession to the Senate. Trump will now face trial in the Republican-controlled Senate, with arguments expected to start next Tuesday and all 100 senators as the jurors. Chief Justice John Roberts…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth – There’s a Flash Flood Warning for Tarrant County until 10am. Our Chief Meteorologist Brad Barton says, “East Fort Worth is really flooded.” Fort Worth Fire has been busy with several high water rescues on the east side of the city near 820. Spokesman Mike Drivdal says several rescues had to be made…… MORE
Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says it found a “shocking quantity” of child pornography on devices belonging to a Plano man. An undercover investigation led deputies to 38-year old Christopher Michael Chairez who is accused of possessing 18-terabytes child porn with the intent to promote it. In perspective, a terabyte is…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A lot of people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area apparently forgot to remove their guns from their carry on bags when flying. The Transportation Security Agency says it found and confiscated 217 guns at DFW International Airport in 2019. That was the second-most guns found at a U.S. Airport, only behind Hartsfield-Jackson…… MORE
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women was executed Wednesday evening for fatally shooting his wife, who had feared she would never get out of her marriage alive. John Gardner, 64, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the January 2005 slaying of Tammy…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-After years of dreaming of a new home for the Fort Worth Stock Show’s legendary rodeo, a new era will dawn on January 17 when the chutes bust open in Dickies Arena. “The Stock Show’s new rodeo home will take the sport to a completely new level and be a fan favorite for…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington unanimously voted to end the Pedicab chauffeur service, shuttling Cowboys and Rangers fans near stadiums in the Entertainment District. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says it was a safety concern because some drivers would pick up and drop off in restricted areas and overload the bikes with too many people.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s refusal to accept refugees this fiscal year is on hold follow a ruling in Federal Court on Wednesday. Maryland District Judge Peter Messitte blocked a Trump Administration policy allowing local and state governments to veto where refugees settle. The Judge said the policy doesn’t serve “overall public interest” and could…… MORE
