AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott heard from the sheriffs of border communities during a briefing on border security in Austin on Saturday. The sheriffs told Abbott that in order to tackle the issues that come with the ongoing surge of migrants and illegal crossings, they’re in need of more funding, manpower, jail space…… MORE
NFL Player Arrested in Texas on Charges of Indecency With a Child
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In a news release today (Saturday), Arlington police report they arrested Barkevious Mingo on one count of indecency with a child – sexual contact. Mingo is a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons. According to police, the arrest was made Thursday evening at approximately 9:46 p.m. Mingo is said to have turned…… MORE
Houston Voter Who Waited 6 Hours Arrested For Illegal Voting
Houston (AP) – A Texas voter who received widespread attention in 2020 when he waited more than six hours to cast a ballot is now facing charges of illegal voting. Hervis Rogers was being held Friday in a suburban Houston jail. His attorneys say the 62 year old Rogers did not know he was ineligible…… MORE
‘We Build The Wall’ Co-Founder Indicted Again
Pensacola, Fla. (AP) – The co-founder of the “We Build The Wall” project aimed at raising money for a border wall has been indicted on a second tax charge in Florida, adding to an earlier tax charge and fraud charge. A federal grand jury in Pensacola indicted Brian Kolfage on a charge of filing a…… MORE
Early Morning Fire Destroys Fort Worth Golf Car Dealership
Fort Worth (WBASP/KLIF) – A large, early Saturday morning fire has done a lot of damage to the Metro Golf Cars dealership on the east side of Fort Worth’s South Freeway near Seminary Drive. Firefighters were forced into an intense battle, not just because of the roaring flames, but also because tanks of welding gas…… MORE