State Leaders add Funding for Public Safety Initiatives

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state leaders announced this week the transfer of more than $874 million to support critical public safety and recovery initiatives, such as border security and school safety, during the current biennium. According to Governor Abbott, The funding will provide $400 million to assist school districts in replacing or upgrading doors, windows, fencing,…MORE

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Recovering After Violent Attack at San Francisco Home

SAN FRANCISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities in San Francisco are investigating after someone broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and violently assaulted her husband Paul. In a statement, Spokesman Drew Hammill said Paul is recovering in the hospital and the suspect is in custody. A motive for the attack is under…MORE

Election Officials Push Early Voting Through Nov. 4th

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the first week of early voting coming to an end, election officials across North Texas are encouraging residents to get out and vote.  Tarrant County Election Administrator Heider Garcia offers some advice on when to vote and how to avoid longer lines. Get out and vote sooner than later in case an…MORE

Three Tarrant County Police Departments Join Forces

(WBAP/KLIF) — A new pact between three police departments aims at making Tarrant County streets safer. A new inter-departmental agreement between law enforcement agencies in Tarrant county aims to reduce crime and catch thieves. The agreement announced earlier this week between Fort Worth, White Settlement, and Lake Worth police departments is paying dividends.  White Settlement Police Chief…MORE

Stormy Day, Rainy Night.

WBAP WX CENTER FCST:  10-28-22 TODAY…RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY…HEAVY RAINS POSSIBLE..             HIGH NEAR 59             WINDS NORTHEAST 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…MORE RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS..             LOW NEAR 54 TOMORROW…RAIN TAPERING OFF BY AFTERNOON…             HIGH NEAR 60 / LOW NEAR 53             WINDS NORTH 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY SUNDAY…CLEARING, BREEZY AND MILD…            …MORE

Texas Congressman Gonzales first Republican to call on DPS director to resign

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Republican Texas congressman has added is voice to the chorus of those calling on McCraw to resign US Representative Tony Gonzales who represents Uvalde has become the first major Republican to publicly say the DPS chief must go, in a Twitter post that reads, “DPS Director McCraw should RESIGN immediately,” The…MORE

Numerous showers and storms will spread over NTX today

Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with isolated totals exceeding 4″. Stronger storms capable of marginally severe hail and gusty winds are possible during the daytime, mainly south of I-20. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Temperature falling to around 55 by…MORE

Numerous showers and storms will spread over NTX today

Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected with isolated totals exceeding 4″. Stronger storms capable of marginally severe hail and gusty winds are possible during the daytime, mainly south of I-20. Friday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Temperature falling to around 55 by…MORE

Fort Worth Officer Fired For Domestic Violence

(WBAP/KLIF) — An arrest for domestic violence has led to the firing of a North Texas police officer. Fort Worth police officer Victor Rucker was arrested in June for a domestic violence incident that occurred while he was off-duty. The victim in that incident was Rucker’s wife, 35-year-old Lucy Rucker who is also an officer…MORE

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