WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded. Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the House will return next week to start voting on the latest plan. He has just five days…… MORE
Donations Being Accepted for Family of Fallen Arlington Police Officer
TARRANT COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – The non-profit, Tarrant County Blue is raising money for the family of fallen Arlington Police officer Darrin McMichael, who was killed In the Line of Duty this week. The organization was started in 2004 and has raised over $500,000 for the families of fallen officers in Tarrant County. Tarrant County…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Switches to the Republican Party
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, said he’s switched parties. In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Johnson said that he’s changing his party affiliation to Republican. Johnson served in the Texas Legislature for nine years before he was elected mayor in 2019. Johnson wrote, “Next spring, I will…… MORE
September is National Recovery-Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts is urged to call the 24/7 Suicide Crisis Line at 988 or text “HELLO” to 741741. Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Health and recovery treatment experts say that it is not uncommon for mental health disorders and substance use disorders to happen simultaneously; and, that it is important and necessary to highlight awareness…… MORE
Strikes Against Automakers Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States, Stellantis and GM Targets Include 2 North Texas Plants
The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis facilities in 20 states. The UAW on Friday targeted distribution centers, not production plants. That includes workers at the Stellantis Dallas Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton and the…… MORE