AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced this week that he has created a Senate committee tasked with focusing solely on issues facing the state’s southern border. “Public safety is government’s first responsibility and there is no greater threat to public safety in Texas right now than the failed, open-border policies of the…… MORE
Human Chain Formed to Help After Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse; Minor Injuries Reported
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) – A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh, requiring rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet while others formed a human chain to help rescue multiple people from a dangling bus. The collapse early Friday came hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure…… MORE
Injured Dog Sitter Sues
Coppell (WBAP/KLIF) – A 22 year old college student who was hired as a dog sitter is now suing the Coppell couple who hired her. Jacqueline Durand’s lawsuit says she was attacked by Ashley and Justin Bishop’s dogs as soon as she opened the door of their home to care for them. Coppell Police reports…… MORE
No Sign Of Garland Teen Who Shot Up Gas Station.
Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police have not yet found the 14 year old boy they believe gunned down four other teenagers on the day after Christmas. Abel Acosta allegedly fired 20 shots into a Garland Texaco station on December 26. Three teenagers were killed. A fourth is still recuperating from his injuries. Acosta’s father was…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Live From The Ground In Ukraine
Dave and Amy chat with Fox News Reporter Simon Owen as the standoff continues between Russian and the Ukraine.… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Woody Allen, Ice Age & More!
Our Movie guy Frank Swietek reviews all the latest films! MUNICH-THE EDGE OF WAR RIFKIN’S FESTIVAL THE ICE AGE: ADVENTURES OF BUCK WILD… MORE
Texan Admits Smuggling Migrants in a US Flag-Draped Coffin
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) – A Texas man who transported two men from Mexico in a U.S. flag-draped coffin has pleaded guilty to human smuggling. Zachary Taylor Blood of Galveston faces to up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for his plea this week in Corpus Christi federal court.…… MORE
3 Houston Police Officers Wounded After Chase, Shootout
HOUSTON (AP) – Authorities say a police chase in Houston ended with a shootout that wounded three officers. The incident happened about 2:40 p.m. Thursday when a car that police were pursuing crashed at an intersection just off Interstate 69 on the southeastern edge of downtown Houston. A surveillance video aired by KTRK-TV showed officers…… MORE
Plano ISD Superintendent Announces Plans to Retire
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – After 33 years of service in public education, Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser informed the Plano ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday that she will retire at the end of this school year in order to spend more time with family. “Balancing work and family has always been important to me, but…… MORE
Lawsuit Filed Over Dallas’ Regulation on Sexually Oriented Businesses
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Owners of sexually oriented businesses in Dallas are pushing back against a new regulation. The Dallas City Council voted on Wednesday to require all sexually oriented businesses in the city to close daily between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. The recommendation came from Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia who told the council…… MORE
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