FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – As Fort Worth ISD students returned to in-person learning on Wednesday, district officials have outlined the current COVID-19 safety protocols in place. In a letter to parents, District Superintendent Kent Scribner said he wanted the school community to know they’ve got an action plan as the omicron variant spreads rapidly…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – An elite FBI dive team has joined the search for 3-year-old Lina Sadar Khil, who vanished from a playground at her family’s apartment complex two weeks ago. Crews searched a waterway near the complex all day Tuesday and continued on Wednesday. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus told reporters the…… MORE
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Dr. Anthony Fauci, for one, said Sunday on ABC that with many infections causing few or no symptoms, “it is much more relevant to focus…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Navy from acting against 35 sailors for refusing on religious grounds to comply with an order to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Prosecutors say the oldest Texas death row inmate is set for an April execution for killing a Houston police officer more than 30 years ago. A Houston state judge, Tuesday, scheduled 77-year-old Carl Wayne Buntion’s execution for April 21st. Buntion had been on parole for just six weeks when he shot and killed…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Tuesday that he sent a letter announcing his intention to sue the federal government over its unconstitutional vaccine mandate for the Texas National Guard. In the letter, Abbott said he reminded his chain of command not to punish any member of the Texas National Guard for choosing not…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he remains opposed to President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives. It was the West Virginia moderate’s first extended remarks on the bill since saying last month he was against the legislation as written. Manchin says he’s not currently negotiating with the…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The father of the teenager accused of shooting and killing three other teens inside a garland convenience store in December is telling his side of the story. According to Garland Police, 14-year-old Abel Acosta is the suspected shooter and is still on the loose. His father, and suspected getaway driver Richard Acosta,…… MORE
UPDATE: (10:46 a.m.) Denton Police said Grant has been found safe. DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Denton Police are searching for a resident who vanished from the local State Supported Living Center Monday night. Investigators identified the 26-year-old man by his first name, Grant. He’s 5’9″ tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. Grant was last…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family’s business practices. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said in a court filing Monday that it is seeking testimony and documents from Trump, Donald Trump…… MORE
