(WBAP/KLIF) – A social media post made over the weekend by a Texas State Representative is drawing criticism. Rep. Shelby Slawson of Stephenville (R-District 59) made the post late Friday on Twitter, following an event she attended with fellow lawmakers who are beginning their first session in Austin. The Tweet drew criticism from a number…… MORE
Fort Worth: 16 Year Old Boy Shot and Killed; 17 Year Old Girl in Critical Condition
FORT WORTH – Police say a 16 year old boy has died of his gunshot injuries and a 17 year old girl also wounded remains in critical condition. Officials say shooting began between a couple of groups of teens involved in an altercation. The shooting occurred around 4 pm outside a Fort Worth Whataburger restaurant…… MORE
Casey Bartholomew: Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
Live from the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Alec Baldwin has been charged with 2 counts of involuntary manslaughter after the tragic shooting on the set of ‘Rust,’ of its director and cinematographer. Is this correct? Do you believe Baldwin’s side of the story that the gun went off on its own?… MORE
Mattell Gifts Cook Children’s Hospital 2,000 Barbies in Honor of Athena Strand
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It was a bittersweet day at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth this week. Mattell donated 2,000 Barbies and other toys to young patients on Thursday in honor of 7-year-old Athena Strand, who was tragically kidnapped and killed by a Fed Ex contract driver delivering a package of…… MORE
U.S. State Department Unveils New Refugee Resettlement Program, Texas Expected to Take in Small Percentage
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The U.S. State Department launched a pilot program this week that will allow groups of private American citizens and permanent residents to financially sponsor the resettlement of refugees fleeing war and violence worldwide. In the past, refugees were resettled by nine federally-funded non profits. Under “Welcome Corps” program, groups…… MORE