NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police departments across the Metroplex increased security at mosques Friday morning in the wake of the deadly shooting at two mosques in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. At least 49 people were killed and at least 20 seriously injured in the massacre. The Islamic Association of North Texas in Richardson…… MORE
Texas’ U.S. Vote Against Blocking President Trump’s National Emergency
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Twelve Republican senators backed a Democratic effort spear-headed in the house to block President Trump’s emergency order — neither of Texas’ two U.S. senators was not among them. Senators Ted Cuz and Jon Cornyn voted against the resolution with the president has vowed to veto. The vote was 59-41 in favor of…… MORE
Report: JPS Was Told in 2017 to Upgrade Elevator That Crushed a Nurse This Year
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – There is newly uncovered information that doesn’t bode well for Fort Worth’s JPS Hospital when it comes to a recent elevator accident involving a hospital worker. In the ongoing investigation into problems with hospital elevators, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says a review of records show that JPS officials were advised in…… MORE
Admissions scandal unfolds amid cynicism about moral values
NEW YORK (AP) — In some ways, the college-admissions bribery scheme newly revealed by federal prosecutors seemed almost inevitable. Ethics experts say Americans these days are barraged with accounts of corruption, greed and amoral behavior to the point that many likely wonder, “Why should I play by the rules?” Whether it’s gaming the system to…… MORE
Mass Shootings at Two New Zealand Mosques Kill 49; Injure 48
UPDATED: 7:10AM 3/15/19 CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) – New Zealand health authorities say 48 people with gunshot wounds are being treated at Christchurch Hospital after mass shootings at two mosques killed 49 people. They say the patients range from young children to adults and the injuries range from minor to critical. Twelve operating theaters are…… MORE
Texas Domestic Violence Coalition Hopes for Additional Funding, Sends Postcards to Capitol
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Council on Family Violence is asking for additional Government funding to help domestic violence victims in Texas. CEO Gloria Terry said shelters are in need of services and beds, she said they can make a difference through a Purple Postcard Campaign. Terry said 41% of victims are unable to get into shelters…… MORE
Southwest Airlines CEO addresses the FAA’s order to ground 737 Max 8
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly addresses the FAA’s order for U.S. airlines to temporarily ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 series. “They will remain out of service until the FAA resends this order,” Kelly said. He said with over 750 aircraft in their fleet 95% are unaffected by this grounding. “Safety is our top…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Looking Forward to Role as Grand Marshal in St. Patrick’s Day Parade
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans are gearing up for this weekend’s ‘Dallas Mavericks St. Patrick’s Day Parade’ on Greenville Avenue. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack upper and lower Greenville Saturday for the 40th annual parade. Organizers officially announced Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings as the parade’s Grand Marshal at a kickoff event…… MORE
National Weather Service Confirms Two Tornado Touchdowns in North Texas
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service confirms two brief tornado touchdowns early Wednesday morning in North Texas. The first was just to the east of Mineral Wells. The other was in northwest Parker County. According to meteorologists with the National Weather Service Office in Fort Worth, both are considered to be brief low-end…… MORE
Senate Votes to Block National Emergency; Trump Responds “VETO!”
WASHINGTON (AP) – In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt Trump’s emergency order. Trump has promised to veto it, and it is unlikely that Congress will have the votes to…… MORE
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