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Governor Abbott Tours Enhanced Border Assets Ahead of Title 42 Ending

Governor Abbott Tours Enhanced Border Assets Ahead of Title 42 Ending

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed by Operation Lone Star agency leaders and toured the increased assets along the border ahead of the end of Title 42 expulsions next week on December 21.  The Trump-era immigration police allowed the United States to deny asylum seekers because of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. “Now, more than…MORE

January 6th Committee to Vote Monday on Riot Criminal Referrals

January 6th Committee to Vote Monday on Riot Criminal Referrals

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will hold its final meeting Monday, wrapping up its year-and-a-half-long inquiry by asking the Justice Department to investigate potential crimes. The committee is expected to release its final report on Wednesday. The chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, has said the committee will make criminal referrals to…MORE

Aaron Dean Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Atatiana Jefferson

Aaron Dean Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Atatiana Jefferson

UPDATE: FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Ft. Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean has been found guilty of manslaughter in the 2019 death of Atatiana Jefferson. Jurors received the case Wednesday morning and returned the verdict Thursday afternoon. Dean and his partner responded to an open-door call at Jefferson’s home and she was shot through a…MORE

F-35 Crashes at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base

F-35 Crashes at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A military jet crashed near the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and Lockheed Martin Thursday morning. The F-35B Strike Fighter jet came down near Spur 341/Lockheed Boulevard around 10:15 a.m.. White Settlement Police Chief Chris Cook said the pilot ejected safely. No word on the condition…MORE

Governor Abbott Calls for Investigation of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings

Governor Abbott Calls for Investigation of NGOs Aiding Illegal Crossings

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, called for an investigation into the role non-governmental organizations may have in planning and assisting illegal border crossings into Texas.  In a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Governor highlighted what he said is necessary for Texas’ vigilant response to a surge of illegal…MORE

Athena Strand’s Father takes Legal Action

Athena Strand’s Father takes Legal Action

WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The father of the Wise County girl abducted and killed last month near Paradise is suing. According to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, contracted fed-ex driver Tanner Horner admitted to killing Athena strand and dumping her body miles away from her home in Paradise. The lawsuit filed this week by Athena’s…MORE

14 Tornadoes Confirmed in North Texas Storms

14 Tornadoes Confirmed in North Texas Storms

UPDATE (Dec 15, 2022 6 a.m.) (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Services confirms at least 14 tornadoes touched down in North Texas on Monday. The City of Grapevine confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in city limits. GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF) – The national weather service is confirming that at least four tornadoes touched down in Tarrant…MORE

Fed Raises Key Rate by Half-point and Signals More to Come

Fed Raises Key Rate by Half-point and Signals More to Come

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve reinforced its inflation fight by raising its key interest rate for the seventh time this year and signaling more hikes to come. But the Fed announced a smaller hike than it had in its past four meetings at a time when inflation shows signs of easing. Though smaller than…MORE