ROMA, Texas (AP) — Stymied by Congress and the courts, President Donald Trump has struggled to make good on his signature campaign promises to build a wall and stop migrants. But there is at least one place where his vision is becoming reality: the sinuous lower Rio Grande Valley, scene of more unauthorized crossings than…… MORE
Gas Related Fire Seriously Injuries Arlington Firefighter
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An Arlington firefighter is at Parkland Hospital after being injured in a gas-related fire. Crews were working last night to repair a water line leak at the intersection of Ditto Avenue and Dugan Street. The gas line was damaged when workers were clearing asphalt. The fire started as excess water was being…… MORE
Possible Mass Shooting Thwarted At UT Austin
CROSBY, Texas (AP) – University of Texas police and Harris County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 23-year-old Houston-area man who they say threatened to shoot at least 200 people at the school in Austin. Authorities say Sean Evan Haddon has been charged with making a terrorist threat. He’s in the Harris County jail following his…… MORE
One Dead and One Injured After A Shooting At A Lancaster IHOP
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A shooting Sunday afternoon around 1:49 p.m, leaves one dead and one injured. Lancaster Police responded to a shooting in progress at a Lancaster IHOP (790 N. Interstate Highway 35E). Upon arrival, officers found two gunshot victims outside, in front of the restaurant. One man was pronounced dead at the scene,…… MORE
Former First Lady Barbara Bush In “Failing Health”
HOUSTON(WBAP/KLIF)- Former first lady Barbara Bush is in “failing health” and won’t seek additional medical treatment and instead focus on comfort care, that according to a statement released from the family today. Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath issued the news early today following a recent series of hospitalizations and after consulting with her family and…… MORE
TCU Plans Hotel To Attract More Visits
FORT WORTH(WBAP/KLIF)- TCU is hoping that a planned hotel on campus will attract more visitors to the private university. The hotel is planned for the East end of campus along Berry street with the board of trustees approving the idea Friday. The university will lease the land for 50 years and TCU chancellor Victor Boschini…… MORE
The battle for campaign money is tightening
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz reports his re-election campaign raised $3.2 million through the month of March. That’s less than half his Democratic opponent’s fundraising haul, and means Cruz now maintains only a small lead in the overall campaign money race. Cruz’s campaign war chest now totals nearly $8.2 million. U.S. Representative Beto…… MORE
Missing person
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Critical Missing Person Tania Robinson. On April 13, 2018, around 4 p.m., Ms. Robinson left the hospital in the 3500 block of Gaston Avenue heading to Van, Texas driving a white 2008 Ford Escape, Texas LP# FLC-9643. Ms. Tania Robinson is…… MORE
BREAKING: Pres. Trump Announces Strikes on Syria In Response to Chemical Attack
(CNN) – President Donald Trump announced on Friday he ordered strikes on the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons facilities in coordination with France and the United Kingdom in response to a chemical weapons attack last weekend. “I ordered the United States armed forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapon capabilities of…… MORE
Dallas Landmark Celebrates Milestone Birthday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas landmark is celebrating a milestone birthday. Reunion tower, probably better known as the ‘Dallas ball’ is turning 40. Katie Chaumont with Reunion Tower says whether it be the GeO-Deck or the L-E-D lights, the tower progresses with time. “From the outside to the inside the tower has really transformed over…… MORE
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