WASHINGTON (AP) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked President Donald Trump to postpone his State of the Union address to the nation, which is scheduled for January 29, until the government reopens. The White House hasn’t immediately responded to a request for comment about Pelosi’s request, which she made in a letter to the president.…… MORE
Former Kennedale ISD Janitor Charged With Child Indecency
Kennedale, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Kennedale ISD custodian is facing charges of inappropriate behavior with a student. 70-year old Lewis Wayne Rawlings was arrested Tuesday and charged with indecency with a child. The district says they started to investigate Rawlings back in December when someone notified them Rawlings may have acted inappropriately with a…… MORE
Texas lawmakers poised to increase public funding to schools
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — With Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s inauguration Tuesday state lawmakers are following his lead and going straight to school funding as their first order of business. Public funding of Texas schools is certain to see an increase. Several bills have been filed, one promising teachers big pay raises. That bill, by State…… MORE
Man Claiming to be ‘God’ & Armed With Machete Arrested After Police Chase
Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who reportedly said he was God, led Garland and Dallas police on a chase Tuesday afternoon but was eventually arrested at a convenience store. Police say the suspect had a large machete type knife strapped to his side. It started just before three o’clock when a Garland officer saw…… MORE
Bill Filed In TX Senate To Boost Teacher Pay
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) If some state lawmakers get their way, teachers in Texas would get a $5,000 pay raise. Senate Bill 3 was filed yesterday by Senator Jane Nelson (R) and co-authored by State Senator Royce West (D). In a statement, West said, “My support for teachers and for public education in Texas has been steadfast…… MORE
Abbott avoids shutdown, border wall in inaugural address
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Greg Abbott began a second term as Texas governor Tuesday by promising lower taxes and a school funding overhaul but without mentioning a national policy dispute that weighs heavily on his state: President Donald Trump’s demand for a border wall. Texas shares 1,200 miles of border with Mexico and stands…… MORE
Bedford Approves Juvenile Curfew for Another 3 Years
BEDFORD (WBAP/KIF)- The city of Bedford approved to keep the same juvenile curfew ordinance for another 3 years. Lieutenant Mike Hager with Bedford PD said this ordinance has a direct correlation to keep crime rates down, and city leaders agree. “It keeps juveniles off the streets during peak times when things happen such as theft, teenage…… MORE
Dallas Mayor: Tackling Childhood Poverty a Personal Priority Before Leaving Office
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says his personal priority before leaving office in five months is putting a plan together that will work to combat childhood poverty in the city. “If I can leave this city with an organization that they’ll use to combat childhood poverty here in the coming years, I would…… MORE
Arrest Warrant Out for Dallas Priest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An arrest warrant is out for a Dallas priest. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday Father Edmundo Paredes is accused of sexually abusing teenagers. The warrant stems from a sexual abuse charge dating bating to 1994. The Catholic Diocese of Dallas first announced allegations against Paredes last summer in front of his long…… MORE
Five Fort Worth Officers Fired Following a Custody Death Investigation
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Five Fort Worth Police Officers are fired following an investigation into an in custody death in July. Fort Worth Police say officers arrested an armed robbery suspect last summer and after the man was placed in handcuff he began complaining of medical issues. Police say no medical aid was given and he was later found dead…… MORE
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