DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Trump made his case for a border wall during a prime time address Tuesday evening. President Trump said there is a “growing humanitarian and security crisis” at the U.S.-Mexico border. The president says all Americans are hurt by uncontrolled illegal immigration and it strains public resources and drives down jobs and…… MORE
Fort Worth Launches Program to Educate Voters on Pension Fund
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Fort Worth launches an education campaign ahead of a vote on the city’s pension in an effort to eliminate its $1.6 billion unfunded liability. Current city employees, general, fire and police will vote on Feb. 4-22 and decide whether or not to increase employee contributions to the fund, approve employee contributions to…… MORE
Protesters Demand Safety for DART Disabled Riders
Protesters rallied around DART headquarters to help DART drivers who serve the disabled community, keep their jobs Kenneth Day, representing DART workers says DART officials will vote tonight on an issue that could end Paratransit driver contracts and use services like Uber, Lyft and Taxis instead. Day said this job requires well-trained, experienced drivers who understand the disabled…… MORE
A Vote On Thursday To Remove A Party Vice Chairman Because He Is Muslim
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Several Republican leaders in one of Texas’ most populous counties worry an upcoming vote to oust a party vice chairman because he’s Muslim could hurt the GOP’s ability to energize voters in 2020. The Tarrant County GOP executive committee will decide Thursday whether to remove Shahid Shafi from the post.…… MORE
House Democrat Steny Hoyer Says President Trump is Holding the Government Hostage
WASHINGTON (AP) – The No. 2 House Democrat is blaming President Donald Trump for the partial government shutdown and says Trump is holding the government “hostage.” Maryland Democrat Steny Hoyer says Tuesday that “in another context, we would call that an act of kidnapping or terrorism.” Hoyer says it would be akin to an imposition…… MORE
Judge Issues Gag Order in Amber Guyger Case
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The judge presiding over the Amber Guyger case has issued a gag order to all attorneys involved. Guyger is the former Dallas police officer accused of killing Botham Jean, an unarmed black man in his apartment, after she claims she mistook his apartment for her own. Daryl Washington is the Jean family…… MORE
Texas Hill Country Landowners Fighting Houston-Based Kinder Morgan’s $2 Billion Pipeline Proposal
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (AP) – Landowners in Texas Hill Country are trying to figure out out how to reroute or stop a $2 billion natural gas pipeline proposed by Houston-based Kinder Morgan. According to the San Antonio Express-News, the company is surveying the possible route from the Permian Basin oil and gas field in West Texas…… MORE
Coppell Teacher Accused Of Soliciting A Minor Online
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF) – A Coppell middle school teacher was arrested Monday for allegedly exchanging inappropriate texts and social media messages with a minor. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, 45 year old Julie Brewer is charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor. Brewer has resigned her position and is no longer allowed at Coppell…… MORE
COURTS: First Court Proceeding Since Amber Guyger Was Indicted for Murder
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A first court proceeding since former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was indicted two months ago is scheduled for today. Guyger was indicted for murder in the death of Botham Jean — a man who lived in the same apartment complex as her, who she says she thought was in her apartment…… MORE
[VIDEO] 20-Minute Car Chase in Fort Worth Nets Alleged Stolen Car; One Arrest
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A call of shots fired Monday afternoon in Fort Worth triggered a police chase on I-30 westbound; at one point seven police vehicles were involved. police were originally sent to the 1300 block of west drew street, where a vehicle took off quickly, and didn’t stop for officers. at the end of…… MORE
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