AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told President Donald Trump the state will build a wall along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border if the federal government reimburses it. Trump revealed the conversation Thursday on his visit to McAllen, Texas as he pushes for border wall funding central to the partial government shutdown.…… MORE
Local Texas GOP rejects ousting vice chair over his faith
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Republicans in one of the most populous counties in Texas voted Thursday to keep a Muslim doctor as their party vice chairman following infighting over some members’ claims about his beliefs. The executive committee of the Tarrant County Republican Party voted 139-49 to reject the effort to purge Shahid Shafi,…… MORE
Trump Pushes for Wall on Rio Grande Visit
McALLEN (AP) – Standing along the Rio Grande, President Donald Trump says “a lot of the crime in our country is caused by what’s coming through here.” Trump is touring a section of the U.S.-Mexico border as he seeks to bolster his case for spending billions of dollars on a border wall. A law enforcement…… MORE
Dallas Federal Employees Protest Partial Government Shutdown
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Federal employees who have been furloughed from work or working without pay are protesting the partial Government Shutdown. Dr. Sarah Frey, Physical Scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said she just bought a house and has a 2 year-old-daughter, she said the uncertainty of not getting another pay check is terrifying. “We…… MORE
Cohen to Give Congress Account of Trump Dealings
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s longtime legal fixer, Michael Cohen, says he has accepted an invitation from a top House Democrat to testify publicly before Congress next month. Cohen said Thursday in a statement that he looks forward to having a platform to give a “full and credible account of the events which have…… MORE
TexRail, Train from Fort Worth to DFW Airport, Opens for Business
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — The new train connecting DFW Airport to Downtown Fort Worth is officially up and running. The TexRail ran for the first time Thursday morning at 3:25. Some showed up to go to the airport, while others wanted to simply be part of history and see what the train had to…… MORE
Denton Community Rallies Around Family of Teen Brothers Killed in Hickory Creek Car Crash
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton community is rallying around the family of the two teenagers who were killed in a car wreck in Hickory Creek Wednesday morning. 17-year-old Diego Rivera and his brother 14-year-old Daniel were found inside a car that was submerged in water near Hickory Creek Road just east of FM 1830. The…… MORE
Toyota Recalls 1.3M Vehicles In US To Fix Air Bags
DETROIT (AP) – Toyota is recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially deadly Takata front passenger air bag inflators. The move announced Wednesday is part of the largest series of automotive recalls in U.S. history. Takata inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. At least…… MORE
At Least Seven Arrested In Alleged ID Theft Ring Bust in Keller
(Keller, TX) – WBAP/KLIF) – Keller Police this morning took several people into custody this morning after SWAT teams executed an arrest warrant at a home on Shady Grove at Buckner Lane. At least seven people were reportedly arrested in connection with a possible identity theft ring. stay with us for updates. More shots…… MORE
Weatherford Student Disciplined for Noose Incident at Weatherford High School
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – A photo of a noose being hung from a staircase at Weatherford High School has surfaced on Facebook. The school district posted to its website that the photo was from December, and that the student involved was immediately identified and punished according to the Weatherford’s student code of conduct. One parent with…… MORE
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