AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature opens with Republicans having smaller majorities in both chambers as a result of electoral defeats, which suggests that hot-button social issues could take a back seat to such matters as fixing the state’s flawed school finance system, cutting property taxes and paying for Hurricane Harvey recovery. That might…… MORE
Trinity Metro’s TexRail on Track to Open After Receiving Federal Approval
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Trinity Metro has received federal approval to run the entire 27-mile commuter rail line, TexRail. Trinity Metro Officials say TexRail, will begin full service from the downtown Fort Worth T&P Station to DFW airport Thursday January 10th. TexRail, a long anticipated project was set to open last week but still needed approval from…… MORE
Trump To Address Nation on Border Security
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he will address the nation Tuesday night about what says is a “crisis” at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump’s prime-time address will come amid a partial government shutdown caused by his insistence that Congress give him more than $5 billion to build a wall on the border. Congressional Democrats…… MORE
Dallas Morning News Announces Layoffs
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Morning News has laid off over 40 people in a move described by the paper as a company-wide reorganization. The paper announced on its website Monday that about 20 of the layoffs are from the newsroom involving writers, editors and others. Publisher Grant Moise was quoted in the Morning News…… MORE
A Possible School Shooting Averted At A Pennsylvania High School
SAXONBURG, Pa. (AP) – Police say a western Pennsylvania high school student accused of posting a Snapchat video of himself shooting a gun with a caption reading “Training for Prom Walk” has been arrested. According to WPXI-TV, a criminal complaint says the video showed 18-year-old Jason Bowen, of Middlesex Township, firing multiple rounds from an…… MORE
Texas Comptroller: “A robust economy will give the Republican-controlled Legislature more spending power than in recent years.”
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas’ top financial official says heightened economic “uncertainty” from rising interest rates to unsettled trade policy is clouding the spending picture for state lawmakers who return to the Capitol this week. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday that a robust economy will give the Republican-controlled Legislature more spending power than in…… MORE
Search for Next Garland Police Chief Narrows to Four
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The search for the next Garland Police Chief has been narrowed to four finalists. Current Police Chief Mitch Bates accepted a new position as Garland’s Deputy City Manager and Chief Operating Officer. Chief Bates will continue to serve as Police Chief until his replacement has been selected. City Manager Bryan Bradford announced the…… MORE
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Missing Arguments for the First Time in 25 Years
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court said Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is missing arguments for the first time in more than 25 years as she recuperates from cancer surgery last month. Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said Monday the 85-year-old is still recovering and working from home after doctors removed two cancerous growths from her left…… MORE
Amid Controversy the FWPD Chief Withdraws From Consideration for Baltimore PD Commissioner
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In a tweet this morning, Fort Worth Police say its Police Chief, Joel Fitzgerald has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the new commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department. #BreakingNews Chief Fitzgerald has withdrawn his name for consideration for @BaltimorePolice Commissioner . — Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) January 7, 2019…… MORE
Prayer Vigil Tonight for Former North Crowley H.S. Track Star Killed in Crash
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A public vigil for a former North Crowley High School track star killed in a car crash Thursday will be held tonight. 18-year old Erica Crowley of Fort Worth was died when the car she was riding lost control in icy conditions on I-35 near Oklahoma City and was hit by…… MORE
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