HOUSTON (AP) – A historically black college in Houston says it has placed its president on administrative leave. The Board of Regents at Texas Southern University announced Friday that Austin A. Lane was put on leave with pay. The board did not offer a reason for the action. Lane told KPRC-TV he was “caught off…… MORE
Man Gets 50 Years in Jogger Beating
(WBAP/KLIF) — The man who violently attacked a Forth Worth jogger in 2017 was sentenced Friday to a half-century in jail. 23 year old Justin Lacey Ray was sentenced in Tarrant County District Court to a 50 year prison sentence after pleading guilty in two separate attacks. Ray pled guilty to the sexual assault and…… MORE
Fort Worth Selects Police Monitor
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth selects it’s first police monitor to oversee operations within the police department. The position is stemmed from the City’s Race and Culture Task Force. Kim Neal will begin in March. “We look forward to working with Kim Neal to develop Fort Worth’s program for independent review of…… MORE
Governor Abbott: Texas Won’t Consent to Initial Refugee Resettlement
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has informed the U.S. State Department Friday that it will not participate in refugee resettlement this fiscal year. Governor Abbott was responding to an executive order from President Trump that enhances state and local involvement in refugee resettlement. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Abbott said state and non-profit organizations should concentrate resources on…… MORE
Governor Abbott To Present Medal of Courage to White Settlement Hero
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The man deemed a hero in last month’s church shooting in White Settlement is being honored by the Governor. Governor Greg Abbott will present the Governor’s Medal of Courage to West Freeway Church of Christ hero Jack Wilson on Monday, January 13 at the Governor’s Mansion. Wilson is the head of the volunteer…… MORE
National Weather Service Fort Worth Advises What to Do if Caught on the Road During Severe Weather
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Severe weather is forecasted to sweep across North Texas Friday into early Saturday bringing thunderstorms some severe with large hail, damaging winds, possible tornadoes and flash flooding. The National Weather Service Fort Worth wants to make sure residents are prepared in the event they’re on the road when the weather…… MORE
North Texans Urged to be “Weather Aware” with Threat of Severe Storms
(WBAP/KLIF) – State and county governments are on high alert with the threat of severe weather late Friday and overnight. The Collin County Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the weather and ready to enact any safety plans that may be needed. “As a county we are here to support our cities if something…… MORE
Pelosi: House Moving to Send Impeachment to Senate Next Week
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will take steps next week to send articles of impeachment to the Senate for President Donald Trump’s Senate trial. In a letter Friday to her Democratic colleagues, Pelosi said she has asked Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler to be prepared to bring to the floor…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Aviation Expert on the Iran Plane Crash, and Movie Reviews
0:29 — Did Iran shoot down the plane, or was it an accident? Aviation expert Denny Kelly joins Amy and Scott to give his expert opinion. 6:32 — It’s Friday, so time to get the latest movie reviews! Frank Swietek reviews a variety of films, including a legal drama, a violin horror flick, a girl-power…… MORE
Gov Abbott Raises State Operations Center to Level 3 in Advance of Severe Weather
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – In advance of expected severe weather later today, Governor Greg Abbott raised the state operations center to Level III (or increased readiness), form Level IV (normal). Severe weather and tornadic activity is forecast to impact the eastern half of the state. An active weather pattern will bring some showers and thunderstorms into…… MORE
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