AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House has voted to strengthen its anti-sexual harassment policies, mandating training and allowing a legislative committee with subpoena powers to investigate complaints. Wednesday’s 142-0 vote requires House members and staff to quickly complete training upon first employment. The changes were based on recommendations by a special committee formed to…… MORE
President Trump Visits Texas Amid Border Debate
MCALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit McAllen Thursday, less than 48 hours after he addressed the nation about what he called a crisis at the southern border. The partial government shutdown continues as the President heads to Texas a day before many federal employees will miss their first paychecks. The Trump administration…… MORE
Trump Walks Out of Meeting with Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence says Democrats were “unwilling to even negotiate” an end to the partial government shutdown and the standoff over President Donald Trump’s desire for a border barrier. Pence spoke outside the West Wing after a contentious meeting Wednesday between Trump and congressional leaders. Pence says, “I think the president…… MORE
Frisco Launches New Map to Report Coyote Sightings
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Frisco is launching a new way for residents to report coyote and other animal sightings. This comes after several coyote attacks along popular jogging trails in the city. One person had to have neck surgery and others only had minor injuries. Residents can report the sightings by inputting data…… MORE
Texas’ Top Elected Republican Leaders Talk Priorities for This Year
(WBAP/KLIF)- Texas’ top elected Republican leaders Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and newly elected Speaker Dennis Bonnen talk about their list of priorities as the 2019 Legislative Session begins. Governor Abbott said they will work together on issues and transform the state of Texas. Lieutenant Governor Patrick said if the three of them…… MORE
Two Bodies Found in Car Submerged in Hickory Creek Near South Denton
UPDATED: Two brothers were identified as the victims of a car crash in Denton. The boys were reported missing by their family there failure to return home last night. The victims were identified as Diego Rivera, 17, a senior at Guyer High School in Denton, and his brother, Daniel Rivera, 14, an eighth-grader at Calhoun Middle…… MORE
Police Investigating Text Threats Against Hurst High School
HURST(WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE: Lockdown has been lifted police are still investigating. Hurst police are investigating a text threat police say was sent to about 15 students at L.D Bell Highschool. Officers are at the school for precaution and students are told to stay in classrooms until they are told otherwise. Police say at this time…… MORE
Venue Change Sought For Teen In Deadly TX School Shooting
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) – A change of venue is being sought for an 18-year-old charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of 10 people at a Texas high school. Attorneys for Dimitrios Pagourtzis filed a motion Tuesday in Galveston County District Court saying media coverage prejudice within the community prevents Pagourtzis from receiving…… MORE
The Embattled Deputy Attorney General Expected to Step Down After New AG in Confirmed
(AP) – Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general. That’s according to a person familiar with the plans who wasn’t authorized to discuss them publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Barr has a confirmation hearing before the…… MORE
Information Sought on Pets Found Shot and Mutilated in Denton County
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Two dogs who escaped from a back yard after being scared by a thunderstorm were found shot to death and mutilated in Denton County. The Denton County Sheriff’s Department says the two dogs were found dead near Indian Tails Drive and Sam Reynolds Road in Justin. The sheriff’s department is investigating it…… MORE
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