(WBAP/KLIF) — Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is questioning whether the Treasury Department is acting in a “Big Brother” capacity. George Orwell’s 1949 novel “1984” depicted a character known as Big Brother, a leader who used omnipresent government surveillance to spy on citizens. Now, the U.S. Treasury Department is accused of committing similar breaches…… MORE
Texas & 14 Other States Oppose Senate Border Bill
(WBAP/KLIF) — 15 states including Texas voice opposition to the Senate’s border bill. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of 14 other attorneys general to strongly object to the U.S. Senate’s proposed border bill. The letter highlights the bill’s failure to solve problems contributing to high volumes of border encounters. Among the shortcomings…… MORE
Gas Prices Could Soar to $7 a Gallon in 2025
(WBAP/KLIF) — Oil and gas experts are predicting a global shortage of crude oil in 2025, which could cause gas prices to soar over $6 per gallon. Pecos Company Energy’s Rey Trevino says that less than 50% of the oil used over the last decade has been replaced on the world stage. If current estimates…… MORE
House Fails to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, forced to shelve a high-profile priority — for now — after a few GOP lawmakers refused to go along with the party’s plan. The stunning roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Mayorkas, stalling…… MORE
Dallas County Sheriff’s Department to Host Firearm Disposal Event
The Dallas County Sheriffs Office is banning together for its first gun buyback program. This initiative is aimed at helping law enforcement officers educate community members on how to properly dispose of unwanted firearms. Handgun owners will be given a $100.00 gift card and long guns will receive a $125.00 gift card. The buyback program…… MORE
North Texas Food Bank Announces Food Distribution List
The North Texas Food Bank has announced its food distribution list for this week. Food distributions aim to help families who may be struggling to make ends meet. They do not have to register to pick up food, but it is on a first come, first serve basis. Below is the food distribution list for…… MORE
Great Weather through the Work-week
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 2-6-24 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY AND MILD.. HIGH NEAR 65 WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT..CLEAR AND COOL WITH PATCHY FOG POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT LOWS 43-46 TOMORROW…MOSTLY CLOUDY, WINDY AND WARM.. HIGH NEAR 67 / LOW NEAR 55 WINDS SOUTHEAST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY THURSDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY, WINDY AND WARMER …… MORE
Fort Worth Fire Department Crew Involved in Rollover Crash: 1 Critical, 3 Seriously Injured
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Fort Worth Fire Department is asking for prayers after four of their crew members were involved in a serious crash while responding to a structure fire on Pecos Street around 2:30 Tuesday morning. The crash involving Fire Engine 3 occurred at Wilbarger Street and Village Creek Road. Authorities…… MORE
SMU Hosts Dallas Open
The Dallas Open competition is set to take place at SMU today. Here’s what you need to know… The competition starts at noon, and will feature more than 60 world-class professionals in one of the strongest fields in the tournament’s three-year history. The tournament is one of just 10 ATP Tour events in the U.S.…… MORE
Country Singer Toby Keith Dies at 62
Country singer Toby Keith died Monday after a long battle with stomach cancer. He was diagnosed back in 2022. According to a statement posted to Keith’s website and social media, he passed away last night surrounded by his family. Keith performed at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards in September where he received the Country…… MORE
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