(WBAP/KLIF) — The rise in people attempting to cross the southern border is causing concern among citizens in the area. Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal believes he has a solution to the problem. Just this week, four MS-13 gang members were caught in the valley. The Texas Department of Public Safety has serious concerns…… MORE
Tragic Memories of the Astroworld Tragedy
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott was so troubled about the deadly Astroworld concert that he is forming “The Texas Task Force on Concert Safety”. The horrific scene in Houston last week still haunts many who attended. One week after the Astroworld tragedy WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre says three funerals are scheduled this week. Nine people…… MORE
Teen Runaways Missing for Two Weeks Are Found
(WBAP/KLIF) — Two Desoto families searching for their teens suspected of running away together have been found. 13 year-old Leah Patterson & 16 year-old Jaylen Boyd were missing for more than two weeks and police believe they took the Dart Rail System. According to Norma Patterson, Leah’s mother, she’s glad she’s home because her daughter…… MORE
Suspect Arrested In Austin Synagogue Arson
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – An 18 year old man has been arrested and charged with arson for a fire at an Austin synagogue. Franklin Barrett Sechriest is held on a $100,000 bond for the Halloween night fire at Congregation Beth Israel. According to the Austin Fire Department, the fire was a “small exterior fire” that caused…… MORE
Human Trafficking Suit Spreads To Hindu Temples In Five States
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – A human trafficking lawsuit originally filed in New Jersey has expanded to four other states including Texas. The plaintiffs accuse a Hindu organization of human trafficking for luring them from India to build temples in Texas, New Jersey, California, Illinois, and Georgia. The workers claim they were illegally exploited, and paid as…… MORE