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Senator Ted Cruz Says the United States and Europe Should Unite to Fight Terrorism

Senator Ted Cruz Says the United States and Europe Should Unite to Fight Terrorism

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, Senator Ted Cruz is calling for the United States and Europe to work more closely together to prevent terrorism. 13 people were killed and 100 injured on Thursday when a driver plowed a van into a crowd of people in Las…MORE

Senator Ted Cruz Says the United States and Europe Should Unite to Fight Terrorism

Senator Ted Cruz Says the United States and Europe Should Unite to Fight Terrorism

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, Senator Ted Cruz is calling for the United States and Europe to work more closely together to prevent terrorism. 13 people were killed and 100 injured on Thursday when a driver plowed a van into a crowd of people in Las…MORE

Organizer of Weekend Anti-White Supremacy Protest Speaks Out

Organizer of Weekend Anti-White Supremacy Protest Speaks Out

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the Dallas Police Department prepares to monitor an anti-white supremacy rally in downtown Saturday night, the event’s organizer said he’s hoping the rally will be peaceful not like the tragic events that unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend. 32-year-old Heather Heyer was killed and many were injured after a car plowed into a…MORE

Barcelona Stunned as 13 Killed in Van Attack on Las Ramblas

Barcelona Stunned as 13 Killed in Van Attack on Las Ramblas

(CNN) — At least 13 people were killed and more than 50 injured after a van rammed through crowds of people in the heart of Barcelona Thursday in what police described as a terror attack. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic and chaos as the van plowed through crowds in the renowned Las Ramblas avenue, which…MORE

Legislature Approves $560M for Schools, Teacher Retirement

Legislature Approves $560M for Schools, Teacher Retirement

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Legislature has approved about $560 million in extra funding for schools and retired teachers. The state House originally sought to spend an additional $1.8 billion, but the Senate balked. House Public Education Chairman Dan Huberty said Tuesday, “To say I’m disappointed is an understatement,” but urged supporting the scaled-back…MORE

UNT to Feature Donald Trump Junior in Kuehne Speaker Series This Fall

UNT to Feature Donald Trump Junior in Kuehne Speaker Series This Fall

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The University of North Texas announced Wednesday that it will host Donald Trump Junior as part of its Kuehne Speaker Series this Fall. Trump Junior will join Melissa Francis, a Fox News Channel Anchor, at the AT&T Stadium on October 24, 2017. Past speakers include Charles Gasparino and Kimberly Guilfoyle of Fox News, former…MORE

North Texas Man Gets Life Term for Killing Estranged Wife, Her Twin

North Texas Man Gets Life Term for Killing Estranged Wife, Her Twin

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) – A North Texas man must serve life in prison without parole for the 2016 fatal shooting of his estranged wife and her twin sister. Officials say 51-year-old Kelley Bigham of McKinney pleaded guilty Tuesday to capital murder and was sentenced by a judge. Prosecutors could have sought the death penalty if…MORE

Dallas ISD to Hold Community Meeting on Proposed $14 Million Budget Cut

Dallas ISD to Hold Community Meeting on Proposed $14 Million Budget Cut

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Independent School District is holding a community meeting for parents and teachers Wednesday night on the proposed $14 million budget cuts to the school district. Allison Brim with the ‘Texas Organizing Project’ said the cuts are in addition to the estimated $60 million the district has already been forced to…MORE

Dallas Police to Monitor Anti-White Supremacy Rally on Saturday

Dallas Police to Monitor Anti-White Supremacy Rally on Saturday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department will be monitoring an anti-white supremacy rally in downtown Saturday night. With the event just a week after violence at a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said special response teams will be available to respond quickly if needed. He said they’ve got plans in place…MORE