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Former President Trump Announces another Trip to Dallas

Former President Trump Announces another Trip to Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) –  Former President Donald Trump has announced another visit to Dallas before the end of this year. Trump will speak during CPAC’s ‘America Uncanceled’ event at the Hilton Anatole July 9-11. The former President will also be in Dallas in December as part of “The History Tour” with Bill O’Reilly. Trump and O’Reilly will visit…MORE

Bird Scooters Land in Plano with Regulations

Bird Scooters Land in Plano with Regulations

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Bird scooters are landing in Plano this week, following City Council approval of bike and scooter sharing. The city and Bird are partnering to bring an alternative transportation option to residents. “This will help reduce carbon emissions and reduce the number of cars on our streets,” City spokesman, Steve Stoler said. Riders…MORE

NRA Drops Countersuit, Will Fight New York AG in State Court

NRA Drops Countersuit, Will Fight New York AG in State Court

NEW YORK (AP) – The National Rifle Association has dropped a lawsuit that had accused New York’s attorney general of suing the gun rights group last year out of political hostility. NRA lawyers filed court papers Friday saying they were voluntarily dismissing the lawsuit against Attorney General Letitia James. In a statement, the organization said…MORE

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos to be on Blue Origin’s First Human Space Flight Next Month

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos to be on Blue Origin’s First Human Space Flight Next Month

KENT, WA  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark Bezos will fly on Blue Origin’s first human space flight next month. Blue Origin is Bezos’ private launch company. The billionaire made the announcement early Monday morning. The brothers will join an auction winner on the journey. Bidding for the seat on…MORE

Harris Targets Corruption, Immigration on Latin America Trip

Harris Targets Corruption, Immigration on Latin America Trip

Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) – With Kamala Harris visiting Guatemala and Mexico on her first foreign trip as vice president, the Biden administration is expected to announce new measures to fight smuggling and trafficking, and hopes to announce additional anti-corruption efforts as well on Monday. That’s according to a senior administration official who briefed…MORE

Two Fort Worth Incumbent Council Members Defeated

Two Fort Worth Incumbent Council Members Defeated

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – While Republicans prevailed in the Fort Worth mayor’s race, incoming Mayor-elect Mattie Parker will have a new liberal-ma jority city council to work with after two incumbents lost their seats. In the District 6 race, Jared Williams, a science teacher defeated incumbent Jungus Jordan – the longest serving fort worth council…MORE

Driver of Car Swept Off a Garland Bridge Likely a Victim

Driver of Car Swept Off a Garland Bridge Likely a Victim

Garland fire and police responded to the report of a person trapped in a vehicle that was surrounded by rising water. The call came in just after 2am Sunday morning. The first responders found the vehicle trapped in the rushing water at the north end of the bridge in the 1700 block of Holford road.…MORE

Confederacy Controversy Ends Courthouse Brick Program

Confederacy Controversy Ends Courthouse Brick Program

Georgetown (AP) – An Austin suburb has decided it will no longer allow memorial bricks to be placed around its courthouse. It did so after several memorial bricks honoring Confederate soldiers were purchased and installed. The Austin American-Statesman reports people were allowed to buy bricks commemorating any citizen or veteran for $50 through a program…MORE

Mayor Of East Texas Town Arrested On Sex Charges

Mayor Of East Texas Town Arrested On Sex Charges

Athens, TX (AP) – An East Texas mayor has resigned after he was arrested for online solicitation of a minor.  Athens Mayor James Montgomery resigned a day after his arrest during an undercover sting operation. The Texas Department of Public Safety says Montgomery and three other suspects were arrested when they arrived at an undisclosed…MORE

Jim Ross Declares Victory in Arlington Mayoral Runoff Election

Jim Ross Declares Victory in Arlington Mayoral Runoff Election

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Jim Ross has declared victory as the next Arlington Mayor, replacing term-limited Mayor Jeff Williams. Ross said a main focus is to bring even more jobs to the city. “I’m an entrepreneur first of all so I’m never satisfied with the status quo. Every place I’ve gone to whether it’s the police department,…MORE