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Federal Judge in Texas Gains GOP Support in Public Dispute with Senate Majority Leader

Federal Judge in Texas Gains GOP Support in Public Dispute with Senate Majority Leader

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Chief Judge of the Northern District of Texas is getting support in a public disagreement with the Senate Majority Leader over so-called “judge-shopping.” Senator John Cornyn spoke on the Senate Floor denouncing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s request for a new case assignment proposal in Texas. “Unsurprisingly there is no requirement…MORE

Consumer Price Index on the Rise

Consumer Price Index on the Rise

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter rose…MORE

Dallas Police Sergeant Accused of Stealing Duty Firearms

Dallas Police Sergeant Accused of Stealing Duty Firearms

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Department Sergeant has turned himself in after several warrants were issued involving alleged theft. The department launched an investigation a year and a half ago in October of 2022 involving allegations of criminal misconduct of Sergeant Thomas Fry of Detention Services. The investigation found for nearly a year Fry…MORE

Irving Police Search For Murder Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous

Irving Police Search For Murder Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities are searching for a North Texas man believed to be the gunman in a recent murder in Irving. According to a news release, 24-year-old Abel Alvarado Martinez was fatally shot outside his home on Ouida Street on Sunday. Investigators have identified 32-year-old Erik Natanael Amador Godoy as the suspect.…MORE

Total Solar Eclipse Wows North America. Clouds Part Just in Time for Most

Total Solar Eclipse Wows North America. Clouds Part Just in Time for Most

MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent. Monday’s spectacle was witnessed by millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It was North America’s biggest eclipse crowd ever, thanks to the densely populated path. Cloud cover spoiled the view in…MORE

Severe Weather Expected For DFW

Severe Weather Expected For DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) – Short-range model shows heavy storms over DFW by 9-10 PM and two storm areas merging over DFW between 6 and 9 AM tomorrow with the potential for high winds including tornadoes, large hail and repeated 3″ per hour rains with flash flooding likely.  Tornado watch southeast of DFW in effect until 8PM.  Storms…MORE