WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlantic hurricane season is off to yet another early start, but U.S. weather officials say it should be a near normal year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday predicted nine to 15 named storms. It says four to eight of them will become hurricanes and two to four of those would…… MORE
Texas Governor Announces $1.6B Deal for Teacher Raises
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that $1.6 billion in teacher raises are coming in a deal partly driven by classroom unrest across the U.S. and Republicans who sharply changed course on public education ahead of 2020 elections. Abbott trumpeted the pay hikes near the end of an unusually muted…… MORE
Fort Worth Now 13th Largest City in U.S.
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- In terms of population, the City of Fort worth has grown to be the 13th largest city in the U.S. According to the U.S. Census Bureau Fort Worth gained over 19,000 residents last year, climbing ahead of Columbus Ohio and San Francisco. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said the growth speaks to…… MORE
Texas Leaders Announce Deal on School Finance and Property Tax Reform
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Days before the end of the legislative session, Texas leaders claim to have a deal on school finance and property tax reform. With Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen at his side Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott said House Bill 3 helps accomplish what lawmakers called the top…… MORE
Two Suspects Wanted in Deadly Garland Convenience Store Robbery
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The Garland Police Department is looking for two suspects wanted in a deadly convenience store robbery. According to Police, Officers arrived at the Corner Food Mart on west Walnut Street late Wednesday night to find the store’s clerk had been shot. 30-year-old Heng Lam was taken to a local hospital where he…… MORE
Pelosi Suggests ‘Intervention’ Over Trump Threat
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is suggesting an “intervention” with President Donald Trump after he vowed to not work with Congress unless Democrats stop investigating him. The California Democrat described a pattern of “stunts” by Trump to change the subject amid the investigations and unflattering news about him. On Wednesday, Trump stalked out…… MORE
Traveler With Measles Passes Through DFW Airport
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Tarrant County Health Department is warning DFW Airport travelers from earlier this month that they may have been exposed to measles. Health officials say the infected passenger came through the airport the evening of May 15th. “If you were at the airport, check your immunization history and look for…… MORE
No Bible, Letters or Personal Items for South Texas Nurse Accused of Killing Dozens of Children
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A Texas judge sided with prosecutors in withholding a Bible, letters and other personal items from a former nurse suspected of killing dozens of children. Bexar County prosecutors argued in court Wednesday that 68-year-old Genene Jones’ writings in her Bible and other documents amounted to evidence showing her ability to comprehend.…… MORE
Middle Schooler Critically Injured in Stabbing Incident At Mansfield ISD
Mansfield, TX (WBAP/KLID) – Just days before the last day of school for Mansfield ISD, a student was critically injured during a stabbing incident at Rogene Worley Middle School. Official say the incident happened Monday in the school cafeteria around dismissal time. The victim was rushed to a hospital. Today is the last day of…… MORE
Slain DART Officer Posthumously Honored In Washington
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump honored 14 public safety officers for their acts of heroism with the Medal of Valor on Wednesday at the White House, with honorees a fallen Dallas officer killed during a mass shooting at a police protest march. Slain DART Officer Brent Thompson was killed in the line of duty…… MORE
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