(WBAP/KLIF) – The Department of Homeland Security is speaking publicly about the complexity of human smuggling after 54 suspected undocumented immigrants were found in the back of a tractor trailer in San Antonio. The driver of the truck was arrested and is facing federal human smuggling charges. The HSI said Wednesday afternoon that the criminal organizations believed…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD Adds Minutes to School Calendar
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth ISD students are going to be in school a little longer each day beginning in the fall semester. The district is implementing a new daily class schedule that adds 10-15 minutes to each school day. Clint Bond with the school district said under the ongoing campaign of “Attendance Adds…… MORE
Comcast Challenges Disney with $65B Bid for Fox
NEW YORK (AP) – Comcast is making a $65 billion bid for Fox’s entertainment businesses, setting up a battle with Disney to become the next mega-media company. The bid comes just a day after a federal judge cleared AT&T’s takeover of Time Warner and rejected the government’s argument that it would hurt competition in cable…… MORE
Texas DPS Relays Driver Information to Immigration Officials
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The Texas Department of Public Safety provides federal immigration authorities with the names of motorists who’ve received traffic citations and are suspected of being in the country illegally. The San Antonio Express-News reports DPS has shared the names of hundreds of people with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the past…… MORE
Economic Impact From 2026 World Cup Could Top $400M in Metroplex
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) North America with get the World Cup in 2026. FIFA made the announcement Wednesday morning. That means the world’s biggest sporting event will be holding games in Canada, Mexico and the United States. So, will any of the events held in North Texas? Dan Hunt, President of FC Dallas told KLIF’s Dave and…… MORE
55 people found in tractor-trailer in Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dozens of people, including some children, were discovered in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio. KSAT-TV reports that authorities from several agencies were called to a North Side neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and found 55 people suspected of entering the country illegally in and around a tractor-trailer. Homeland Security Investigations spokeswoman Nina…… MORE
What Looks Like a Vintage Fort Worth Police Cruiser is Spotted in Southern England
UPDATED: 10:40AM Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The mystery surrounding what looks like a vintage Fort Worth police cruiser in southern England … is a mystery no more. Since photos were posted on social media by a man in England Tuesday, the department has learned that it’s common in the U.K. to replicate American-style police cars.…… MORE
Truck Plows Into Home in Far East Dallas Damaging Gas and Power Lines
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Atmos and Oncor are working to repair gas and power lines after a truck crashed into a house overnight in Pleasant Grove. According to WFAA-TV, police say speed was likely the contributing factor in the crash. A woman inside the house recounted to reporters that she heard a loud boom, and then…… MORE
Should Teachers Be Armed? Weatherford ISD Says YES
WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the largest School districts in Texas has voted yes to arming teachers. The Weatherford ISD board of trustees has approved a policy that will allow teachers to carry a concealed handgun in the classroom. The Defender Program as its being called is completely voluntary for all teachers and staff. District…… MORE
A Judge Rules in Favor of the Time Warner / AT&T Merger
WASHINGTON (AP) -A federal judge has approved AT&T’s merger with Time Warner. He rejected the government’s argument that it would hurt competition in pay TV and cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars more to stream TV and movies. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon announced the decision Tuesday, bringing the biggest antitrust trial in years…… MORE
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