UPDATED: 2/10/23 ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has for years tempted fate by not enforcing modern construction codes while allowing — and in some cases, encouraging — a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, experts say. The lax enforcement, which experts in geology and engineering have long warned about, is gaining renewed scrutiny in the aftermath…… MORE
Former VP Pence Subpoenaed by Special Counsel Probing Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. That’s according to a person with direct knowledge of the subpoena who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday to…… MORE
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Gets an Armored Vehicle
(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County makes moves to back the blue. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court is aiming to protect its sheriff’s deputies engaged in shootouts with criminals. The county commissioners court approved the purchase of the department’s first armored vehicle. According to Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare, the Bearcat will provide unprecedented protection for deputies.…… MORE
Denton City Councilman Faces Recall Election
(WBAP/KLIF) — This May, Denton City voters will see one candidate’s name on the ballot twice. Denton City Councilman Jesse Davis has been accused of not representing District #3 residents. 275 residents signed the petition that claims Davis did not support Proposition B, which decriminalized marijuana, and he failed to back a resolution to support…… MORE
Dallas County Health Department Building Under Lockdown
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Police searched the Dallas County Health and Human Services building after reports of a possible shooting around 2:30pm, Thursday. After searching each floor of the building, Dallas PD confirmed there was no evidence that a shooting had taken place. There was a heavy police presence along the I-35E southbound service road and…… MORE
Senate Panel Probes Holiday Meltdown at Southwest Airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) – A senior executive of Southwest Airlines apologized to a Senate committee Thursday for a December meltdown and said the airline is upgrading software to help fix its inability to reassign crews after the winter storm. The president of the Southwest pilots’ union told senators that airline leaders ignored calls to improve technology for…… MORE
El Paso Walmart Mass Shooter Pleads Guilty
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart, changing his plea weeks after the U.S. government said it wouldn’t seek the death penalty for the hate crimes and firearms violations. Patrick Crusius still faces a…… MORE
Opal Lee Portrait Commissioned in Texas Senate
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A portrait of Fort Worth’s Opal Lee is now among others approved to hang on the walls of the Texas Senate Chamber inside the Texas State Capitol building in Austin. The Civil Rights icon led the effort to make Juneteenth a Federal holiday. During a ceremony on Wednesday, her portrait was officially…… MORE
McKinney Residents to Vote in May 6 Election
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The McKinney City Council voted to call an election where voters will consider one general obligation bond proposition and three Council seats. The general and special election is scheduled for May 6. Early voting takes place April 24 – May 2. According to the city, a bond committee made a recommendation to…… MORE
Prosper ISD School Board Elects New President Following Arrest, Resignation of Predecessor
PROSPER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Prosper ISD school board elected a new president this week in the wake of the scandalous resignation of former president Andrew Wilborn. He stepped down last month after he was arrested and charged with indecency with a child. According to Dallas Police, officers learned of an incident involving a…… MORE
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