Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – The Johnson Space Center in Houston is now requiring NASA employees who have been working without pay during the government shutdown to “volunteer” to clean the bathrooms, and take out the garbage. The Space Center reportedly now has minimal or no custodial services, so it’s demanding its employees perform janitorial work in…… MORE
12 year old arrested for the murder of a professional boxer
Uvalde (WBAP/KLIF) – A 12 year old boy in the town of Uvalde has been arrested for the shooting death of a professional boxer. 24 year old John VanMeter was gunned down on his front porch Wednesday night when he went to see who was trying to open his front door. Witness descriptions lead police…… MORE
A teenager in the town of Taylor has been arrested for threatening to shoot up the local high school, again.
Taylor (WBAP/KLIF) – 17 year old Devant Davis-Brooks was arrested when an off duty Fort Worth Police officer playing an online video game reportedly overheard him threatening to “shoot up Taylor High School tomorrow.” Davis-Brooks and two other 17 year olds were arrested last August for making the same threats to shoot up the same…… MORE
Colorado senator rips Cruz’s ‘crocodile tears’ over shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of strain from the 34-day partial government shutdown are emerging on the Senate floor. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado tore into Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Thursday after Cruz backed a GOP bill to pay Coast Guard members but not reopen the government. The normally mild-mannered Bennet erupted…… MORE
‘Texas Health Resources’ Announces Layoffs
(WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington based Texas Health Resources is laying off what it calls ‘a small number of employees’. “We’re taking a long term view of everything we do,” said spokesman Stephen O’Brien. “We want to ensure that we are financially sustainable and good stewards of the resources the community has given us.” O’Brien said the…… MORE
Trump says Any Deal Must Have Wall Down Payment
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump will not accept a short-term deal to reopen the government unless it includes “a large down payment” for his promised border wall. The statement from White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday came as Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Democratic leader Chuck…… MORE
Irving Police Announce Launch of Mental Health Response Team
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – The Irving Police Department officially announced the launch of its new Mental Health Response Team Thursday. According to Irving Police, the team consists of three specially trained officers and a mental health professional. Team members will provide a comprehensive response to calls involving behavioral health emergencies as well as outreach and follow-up…… MORE
Dallas Business Giving Jobs to Furloughed Federal Employees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A local Dallas business is giving temporary jobs to federal workers furloughed by the partial government shutdown. Peek’s Flooring Company has heard from dozens since placing a job application for furloughed workers on its website. Owner John Stacy says he has heard from workers with the Environmental Protection Agency, TSA, and Department of…… MORE
Dallas-Based Non Profit Develops “Bed Availability” App to Help Homeless Community Across the Metroplex
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas-based non profit is helping the homeless community find a warm place to stay this winter with a new app. The “Bed Availability” app will send an emergency broadcast on user’s cell phones to let them know how many beds are available at local shelters in real time. It was…… MORE
Hunt County: Reward Now $6,000 For Info Leading to Suspect in Service Dog Shooting
Quinlan, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The reward for information leading to a suspect who shot a service dog in Hunt County has gone up. Thanks to an anonymous donation, $6,000 dollars is now available, up from the initial $1,000. A golden retriever named Journey was killed outside of a home where the dog served as a…… MORE
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