(WBAP/KLIF) — An effort by the Biden Administration to account for potential damage from industries that emit greenhouse gases has survived another court challenge. A Federal Appeals Court in New Orleans, Thursday, refused to reconsider its recent ruling reviving the so-called ‘cost of carbon’ policy. The measure puts a dollar value on alleged damage to…… MORE
Man Who Shot North Texas Cop Identified After 20 Years
(WBAP/KLIF) — The man who shot a North Richland Hills police officer is found…20 years later. Mark Alan Long was linked by authorities using DNA evidence to identify him as the man who shot a North Texas officer. However, Long is suspected of committing suicide as police closed in for an arrest. The man was…… MORE
National Flower of Ukraine Inspires Generosity
The sunflower is inspiring local help for Ukraine. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and has become a symbol of the country’s resilience since Russia invaded in February. It’s also being used as a way to boost humanitarian relief. Plano Mayor John Muns helped sell sunflowers out of a booth at the Galleria…… MORE
Ground Broken on Site of DPS Memorial in Austin
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – State leaders were in Austin on Thursday for the Texas Department of Public Safety Memorial groundbreaking ceremony. “This new memorial will serve as an incredible reminder of the service, sacrifice, and unmatched courage of our DPS troopers,” said Governor Abbott. “To be a law enforcement officer is to answer a higher calling,…… MORE
Pressure on US to Give Ukraine more Intelligence on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has called Russia’s war on Ukraine a genocide and he’s accused Vladimir Putin of committing war crimes. But Biden’s administration has struggled with how much intelligence it’s willing to give Ukrainian forces that are trying to stop the Russian leader. Since the war began in late February, the Biden…… MORE
Tarrant Area Food Bank Opens New Location in Weatherford
WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Residents in Parker County and beyond who are experiencing food insecurity have easier access to help. The Tarrant Area Food Bank opened a new location in Weatherford on Thursday. TAFB employees and volunteer have grown accustomed to serving a dramatically higher increase in clients since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in…… MORE
Neighbors Back Ukraine, Demand Accountability for War Crimes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep have underscored their support for Ukraine in a visit to the embattled country. Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all worry they may face Russian attack in the future if Ukraine falls. Wednesday’s trip comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue his…… MORE
Dallas Animal Services Urging Pet Adoptions/Fostering as Capacity Reaches ‘Crisis’ Levels
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Calling the situation a “crisis,” Dallas Animal Services [DAS] says it has run out of space. With over 375 dogs and hundreds more expected in days the shelter is in urgent need of folks to adopt or foster one of their furry-four-legged friends, to avoid putting down healthy dogs. In a press…… MORE
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers to Buy Twitter for $43 Billion Cash
AP Business Writer (WBAP/KLIF) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter. He says the social media platform he has criticized for not living up to free speech principles needs to be transformed as a private company. Musk is currently Twitter’s biggest shareholder. The company says in a regulatory filing that he has…… MORE
Enhanced Vehicle Inspections Lifted at One Texas Border Crossing
LAREDO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is lifting increased vehicle inspections at one border crossing. The Governor’s enhanced vehicle inspections were in response to the coming end of Title-42, and the expectation it will lead to a surge of illegal crossings. The directive though, led to long delays for truckers at the border and…… MORE
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