WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLIF/WBAP) — North Texas Congressman Michael Burgess says President Trump’s first State of the Union address was upbeat, positive, and well received. Dr. Burgess was in the gallery Tuesday night for the speech. He says where he was sitting, many of the other lawmakers seemed to agree with the President’s talking points. But Congressman…… MORE
Two Men Arrested in Connection with a String of Fast-Food Restaurant Robberies
Mesquite (WBAP/KLIF) – Mesquite Police have arrested two men in a string of recent aggravated robberies of Whataburger and Jack in the Box restaurants across North Texas. Eraycio Clark (21) of Dallas and Devundre Ghoston (20) of Mesquite have been charged with three counts of aggravated robbery as of right now. Since December 28, 2017,…… MORE
Ovilla Couple Accused of Kidnapping Woman, Chaining Her to Bed
OVILLA (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Ovilla couple is facing kidnapping charges after a woman accused them of chaining her to a bed and forcing her to work for them as a slave. Ovilla Police Chief Brian Windham said officers were tipped off after the victim managed to get a hold of a tablet and reach out…… MORE
Woman Denied Emotional Support Peacock on United Airlines Flight
NEWARK, NY (WBAP/KLIF News) – People traveling out of Newark Liberty Airport over the weekend were treated to an unusual scene, when United Airlines refused a passenger’s request to bring her emotional support peacock on her flight. The unidentified woman claimed that she purchased a second ticket for the peacock but the airline denied her request…… MORE
Illegal Immigrants Found in Back of Tractor Trailer, Driver in Custody
(WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Border Patrol said in a press release this week that a truck driver is in custody after he was found to be transporting 76 illegal immigrants near the Texas-Mexico border. The illegal immigrants were discovered Friday at a checkpoint about 35 miles north of the border near Laredo. Authorities said that the…… MORE
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers Investigation Into Allegations of Sexual Assault at Famed Karolyi Ranch
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a criminal investigation into allegations of the sexual assault of athletes at the Karolyi Ranch in Walker County. Karolyi Ranch was the National Training Center for USA Gymnastics for years. In the last few months, numerous athletes, including several Olympians, have accused former USA Gymnastics team…… MORE
Metroplex Will Get Rare View of Super Blue Blood Moon
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – If you’re an early bird, you’ll get a rare sight Wednesday morning in the sky — a Super Blue Blood Moon! NASA’s Dr. Geronimo Villanueva says three amazing things will happen during the event. The moon with be brighter, there will be a lunar eclipse and then the moon will appear red. …… MORE
Irving-Based Exxon says It’ll Invest Over $50 Billion in U.S.
DALLAS (AP) – Exxon’s CEO says the oil company will invest more than $50 billion over the next five years to expand its business in the U.S. Chairman and CEO Darren Woods said that the investments are possible because of the company’s strength and helped by the recent law that cut taxes on corporations. Exxon…… MORE
NYPD Officers Receive Fewer “Get Out of Jail Free” Cards From Union
NEW YORK (KLIF/WBAP) — New York City police officers are up in arms over a plan to reduce the number of so-called “get out of jail free” cards they get to give to friends and family. The police union recently decided to reduce the number of cards to 20 from 30. Union leaders say they…… MORE
Attorney General Threatens Suit if DACA Remains
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Texas’ Attoney General is asking the Supreme Court to review a ruling that halted the shutdown of the Defered Action for Childhood Arivals, or DACA. President Trump announced an end to DACA, saying he’ll shut down the program by March. However, an appeals court in California ruled the feds can’t just abruptly end…… MORE
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