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Governor Abbott Announces Arrival of First Bus of Unlawful Migrants at U.S. Capitol

Governor Abbott Announces Arrival of First Bus of Unlawful Migrants at U.S. Capitol

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced, on Wednesday, the arrival of the first group of illegal migrants bused to Washington, D.C. The busing strategy is part of Governor Abbott’s response to the Biden Administration’s decision to end Title 42 expulsions. The migrant passengers were dropped off between Union Station and the United States…MORE

Beto O’Rourke Calls Out Abbott Over Border Stoppage

Beto O’Rourke Calls Out Abbott Over Border Stoppage

Pharr, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Democratic candidate for Texas Governor has joined calls for Governor Abbott to end stepped up inspections at the US-Mexico border calling it a “political stunt” that is hurting the Texas economy. . O’rourke, speaking from a cold storage facility in Pharr, Texas said some truckers are now only getting through…MORE

Tinslee Lewis Released from Hospital after Long Battle to Keep Her Alive

Tinslee Lewis Released from Hospital after Long Battle to Keep Her Alive

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid a long-fought legal batter to keep her alive, a FTW toddler has been released from Cook Children’s Hospital. Lewis was sent home last Thursday according to the Dallas Morning News after being hospitalized and kept on respirator for most of her life. Tinslee came into the world prematurely in 2019…MORE

Tuesday Storm Rips Roof Off Dairy Queen

Tuesday Storm Rips Roof Off Dairy Queen

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe storms brought strong winds, hail, and destruction to the Metroplex, Tuesday. WBAP/KLIF storm spotter Dave Bradbury reported 80 to 90 mile per hour winds in Ennis that tore the roof off a building. Roughly 45,000 Oncor customers experienced outages due to downed power lines, while some areas reported hail the size of…MORE

Produce Industry Reacting to Governor Abbott’s Directive at the Border

Produce Industry Reacting to Governor Abbott’s Directive at the Border

(WBAP/KLIF) – A recent directive at the Texas-Mexico border is impacting more than just immigration. Governor Abbott is increasing vehicle inspections by state troopers at the border. The Governor’s directive was a response to the end of Title-42 in May, which is expected to bring a surge of border crossings. The increased checks have led…MORE