AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal judge has blocked enforcement of a Texas law that requires contractors to certify that they don’t boycott Israel. In a 56-page opinion filed Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin said boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the law fails to serve a compelling state interest. The American…… MORE
Beto O’Rourke Might Halt New Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Land
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said Thursday he’s willing to consider a moratorium on new leases to drill for oil and gas on federal lands as a way to help combat climate change. The Democratic presidential hopeful told reporters while campaigning in Nevada on Thursday the nation needs to rethink how…… MORE
15 Online Solicitation Arrests After Undercover Collin County Operation
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- From April 10, 2019 through April 12, 2019, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety, conducted an online predator operation. Investigators from 14 different federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies participated which led to 15 arrests, all charged with online solicitation of a minor. In the operation,…… MORE
Southwest Airlines Financial Report Affected by Govt. Shutdown and MAX 8 Grounding
DALLAS (WBAP-/KLIF)- Gary C. Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our first quarter 2019 net income was solid despite unexpected headwinds significantly impacting our performance. I am especially proud of our nearly 60,000 Employees for the commendable job under operationally difficult circumstances. Our People were tasked with minimizing disruptions for our…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Release Decades-Old Letter to Help Solve Carla Walker Murder
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth police are hoping the release of a decades-old letter about the brutal murder of a local teen can help solve the case and bring a grieving family some closure. 17-year-old Carla Walker was kidnapped, raped and strangled to death in February of 1974. Investigators said she was in…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Holds Rally at Fort Worth’s Burnett Park
UPDATED: Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders doubled down on his recent stance that convicts, like the Boston marathon bomber, should be able to vote from prison. During a campaign rally in fort worth sanders called his comments “common sense, he added once you start taking away someone’s right to vote you are moving down a slippery slope.”…… MORE
Flooded Parking Lots at Dallas Love Field Have Been Cleared Of Water
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Love Field’s A-B parking garage is open this morning, just hours after its lower level was completely flooded due to a problem with a drainage system. That level, however, is still closed and many cars remain down there. Chris Pilcic is with State Farm and says those drivers need to evaluate…… MORE
Joe Biden Officially Announces His Third Run for President
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Joe Biden has formally entered the 2020 race for president. The move marks what will likely be the 76-year-old former vice president’s final opportunity to seek a job he has eyed for more than a generation. Biden is one of the most recognizable names in U.S. politics and leads most early Democratic…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Lose a K-9 Comrade to Illness
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police lost one of their 4-legged comrades Wednesday. In a tweet, the department said K-9 Bak suffered from Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE). Bak was born on May 14, 2014, and became a Fort Worth K-9 patroller in April of 2016. We lost #K9 Bak yesterday. Bak suffered from Systemic…… MORE
UT Austin Coach Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandel
BOSTON (AP) – A lawyer says the former University of Texas at Austin coach who pleaded guilty in the college admissions bribery scheme is a “very good man who made a bad mistake.” Michael Center pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting $100,000 to help an applicant get into the school. Center’s lawyer told reporters after the…… MORE
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