SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) Miss Nebraska, who has ties to Fort Worth, has been crowned Miss USA. Sarah Rose Summers bested 50 other women from all the states and the District of Columbia to win Monday evening’s final competition. A 23-year-old contestant from Omaha, Summers graduated from Texas Christian University with two degrees and is working…… MORE
Garland Brings Hope for Safety in Schools
(DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott hosts the first of three planned experts work sessions at the state capitol Tuesday, on safety and security in Texas schools. 23 seasoned professionals in law enforcement and school systems will gather to find common ground and solutions to school violence. Garland Independent School District’s Dr. Ricardo…… MORE
Governor Abbott Invites Lawmakers to School Shooting Prevention Roundtable
AUSTIN (AP) – Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has invited state lawmakers from both parties, top education officials and experts on school marshal programs and school architecture and design to the first of three roundtable discussions on curbing future school shootings. Tuesday’s initial discussion will be held at Abbott’s state Capitol office. He has pledged…… MORE
Arlington Robbery Victim Clings to Life
(GARLAND – WBAP/KLIF News) A 59-year old man clings to life following a savage beating and robbery of his R-V around 9 o clock in Arlington Sunday night. Arlington police ask for the public’s help finding the three young men suspected in the crime, and seen on this video. Lt. Christopher Cook says three white…… MORE
Gina Haspel Sworn In as New CIA Director
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Gina Haspel has been sworn in as the new CIA Director. She’s the first female director in the agency’s 71-year history. At Monday morning’s swearing in ceremony at CIA headquarters in Virginia, President Trump praised Haspel. “There is no one in this country better qualified for this office than you. You…… MORE
TX Lt. Gov. Calls For More School Security
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging a “hardening” of school buildings in the wake of a shooting that killed 10 people at a Texas high school. Patrick blames a U.S. “culture of violence” and says more needs to be done to keep shooters away from students, such as restricting school entrances and arming teachers…… MORE
President Bush Arrives at Maine Summer Home Two Weeks After Hospital Release
KENNEBUNKPORT (WBAP/KLIF News) — President George H.W Bush has returned to the Bush family compound in Maine. The 41st President’s spokesman posted a photo of Bush on Twitter waving to well-wishers in Kennebunkport, Maine Sunday afternoon. It’s Bush’s first visit to his summer home since being hospitalized last month, just days after his wife and…… MORE
Mayor Says Plano Still in Running for Amazon’s HQ2
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) — Days after Arlington pulled out of the bid for becoming the site of Amazon’s next headquarters, the City of Plano says it still believes it’s in the running. Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere told WFAA TV’s “Inside Texas Politics” he hasn’t heard otherwise. “They’ve been pretty hush. The rumors have been out…… MORE
An Increase In Security Outside Of Dallas Police Stations
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police officials have made a decision to increase security outside the city’s police stations. The change in security was made after someone opened fire Saturday night near the city’s Central Division Police Station. According to the Dallas Morning News, police Sargeant Warren Mitchell said someone was shooting, but it was not…… MORE
Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Terrance Williams Arrested
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver, Terrance Williams was reportedly arrested in Frisco this morning, for public intoxication. According to Frisco Police, about 4:45a.m., they responded to a minor accident near Frisco Green Avenue and Lebanon Road. There, police found a 2017 blue lamborghini that hit a light pole, but the driver had…… MORE
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