AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is responding to the Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 in late May. The policy allows migrants to be expelled from the U.S. under emergency heath measures. It came about during President Trump’s time in office and in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The U.S. Centers…… MORE
HARRIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning one of their own. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said 51-year-old Deputy Darren Almendarez was shot and killed Thursday night. Investigators said he died from injuries sustained in a shootout with three suspects who were allegedly caught trying to steal the catalytic converter from…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Police have determined a drunk driver was driving close to 90 miles per hour over the speed limit when killed one and injured two others. Fort Worth police say 22 year old Bryce Abernathy was driving 157 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone when he collided…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Border Patrol agents prepare for a new surge of illegal immigration across the southern border as the Biden Administration is set to drop Title 42 in May. The Department of Homeland Security says it expects about half a million migrants at the border within six weeks after the C-D-C lifts title 42. Bill…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A U.S. Postal Service employee has pleaded guilty to stealing stimulus checks from North Texans. For nearly three months Darius Williams stole federal stimulus checks from people along his Dallas route and sold them to others for fraudulent deposit. Williams worked at the Oak Lawn post office between March and May of 2021…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A U.S. Postal Service employee has pleaded guilty to stealing stimulus checks from North Texans. For nearly three months Darius Williams stole federal stimulus checks from people along his Dallas route and sold them to others for fraudulent deposit. Williams worked at the Oak Lawn post office between March and May of 2021…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A thoughtful gesture by a local teacher is inspiring Ukrainian refugees. A hallway at St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas is blanketed with blue and yellow paper cut outs expressing hope and love for Ukraine. “Ukraine holds the high ground,” written on one heart shaped cut out. “Tough times don’t last,” read…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died at Medical City Dallas on Monday after being shot in the face is in Police custody. According to the Dallas Police Department, Officers arrested 26-year-old Lacravivonne Washington on Wednesday on outstanding warrants. She was transported to Dallas Police Headquarters to be interviewed regarding the…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices. Those prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Biden…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering a bill that protects airline employees and passengers from toxic fume events on planes, which can lead to some serious health issues. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants’ Allie Malis said exposure to fumes could occur on most planes. “It stems from the bleed…… MORE
