UNDATED – The head of U.S. Health and Human Services says reports of unaccompanied migrant children being forced to stay overnight in parked buses at the Dallas convention center are “completely unacceptable” if true. Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday that the agency is investigating. It’s unclear how many children were kept on buses overnight at…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Historic Fort Worth Stockyards is undergoing a new development plan in an effort to bring weekly rodeo events and more visitors to the area. Ethan Cartwright with the ‘Stockyards Heritage Development Company’ calls it a “Rustic Renaissance.” “We took a lot of the old buildings and completely renovated and restored them…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Dozens of Texas businesses say the federal unemployment benefit is contributing to a labor shortage, and are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to step in. America is getting back to work as COVID cases drop and more people are vaccinated. But, a number of industry’s are struggling to find employees to come…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-A permanent tribute to Tarrant County law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty now stands on the west lawn of the historic 1895 Tarrant County courthouse. Law Enforcement agencies from across Tarrant Counnty gathered in Fort Worth for the dedication of the Tarrant County Law Enforcement Memorial, a slab of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that over 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the state of Texas. The Governor called the achievement “an incredible milestone” in the state’s fight against this virus. said Governor Abbott. “Vaccines are the most effective defense against the spread of COVID-19, and I…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the wake of an advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing face mask requirements for Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 in most settings, DART is reminding passengers of a federal rule regarding masks rules for public transportation. In a statement released Friday, Dallas Area Rapid Transit said it will…… MORE
Washington – Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge has refused to free a Texas man whom authorities have accused of planning an attack on a social media company’s facility after he returned home from storming the U.S. Capitol. Guy Wesley Reffitt is one of more than 400 federal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 riot…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers last night passed HB-929, ‘The Botham Jean Act Safe at Home Bill’. ‘Bo’s Law,’ as it’s called and authored by Rep. Carl Sherman of DeSoto, was prompted by the police killing over 2 years ago of the 26-year old Jean in his apartment by former Dallas police officer Amber…… MORE
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Nothing but the bottom of the cup, and a…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others. The Senate vote Thursday sends the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.…… MORE
