WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration said it is working with governors to “immediately” deploy the National Guard to combat illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Wednesday that DHS and the Pentagon will be working closely with governors in the affected states. She said deployment will be done as…… MORE
New Survey Shows Morale at Arlington Fire Department at All-Time Low
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A recent survey shows the morale at the Arlington Fire Department is at an all time low. The Arlington Professional Firefighters Association’s David Crowe said negotiations over the implementation last fall of a voter-approved civil service act that dictates hiring, promotions and discipline have broken down. According to the survey, which was…… MORE
Historic Tower in Fort Worth Featured in Will Rogers Memorial Center’s New Logo
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth has a new logo that features the historic Pioneer Tower. Kirk Slaughter is the city’s public events director and said there’s a push to revitalize the tower and possibly light it up at night. “If TCU wins a big football game or basketball…… MORE
Plano Organization Submits Petition to Recall Councilman
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The group “Our Plano, One Plano” presented the City of Plano Wednesday with more than 4,000 signatures on a petition to recall councilman Tom Harrison from office. The group wants him to step down or face a recall election after he made a Facebook post that said “Share if you think Trump should…… MORE
17th Medal of Honor Host City Program Underway in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE (WBAP/KLIF) – The 17th Medal of Honor Host City Program is underway Wednesday through the weekend with 17 Medal of Honor recipients in Gainesville after a lengthy motorcade out of DFW Airport. There are several events planned during the four days. Included is a sold out Patriot Dinner on Thursday. “It’s a very informal…… MORE
Fort Worth Community Leaders to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Visit to the City, 50th Anniversary of His Assassination
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new marker in downtown Fort Worth will be put in General Worth Square to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s October 22, 1959 visit to Fort Worth and the 50th anniversary of his April 4th assassination. Reverend Kyev Tatum said it’s important people know about Dr. King’s visit to…… MORE
Texas renews request to expedite execution process
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas is again attempting to expedite the execution process by seeking U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ approval to opt in to a federal law shortening legal deadlines and limiting appeals options for death-sentenced inmates. The renewed request to the Justice Department will avoid “stressful delays” and cut “excessive costs” of lengthy federal…… MORE
Beto’s War Chest is Growing
By David Wright CNN Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke raised more than $6.7 million in the first three months of 2018, his campaign announced Tuesday, a sign that the El Paso Democrat is poised to put up a significant fight against incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. “BREAKING: We raised $6.7 million in the first 3…… MORE
Southwest Adds New Flight Operations Facility to its Dallas Corporate Campus
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Southwest Airlines continues to grow its corporate campus near Love Field. Officials unveiled a new 6-story facility that will be home to many of its flight operations, according to the Dallas Morning News. The new building has been dubbed ‘Wings,’ and cost the airling some 250-million dollars to build; it’s located across Denton…… MORE
FTW Police Release Body Cam Footage Showing Different View of Controversial Arrest
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police have released body cam footage of an arrests over the weekend that sparked a small protest at city hall last night. Initial video taken by a bystander showed officers pinning Forrest Curry to the ground and punching him several times in the body, to to activist Rod Smith…… MORE
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