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The GAO says the Border Patrol squandered millions

The GAO says the Border Patrol squandered millions

El Paso (AP) – A congressional watchdog says the Border Patrol needlessly spent millions on a little-used immigration detention center in Texas. The adult detention center in Tornillo has been closed since January. A Government Accountability Office report says immigration officials paid $5.3 million for meals that were not needed as part of a fixed…MORE

Dallas County to Bring in Walgreens COVID-19 Testing Sights

Dallas County to Bring in Walgreens COVID-19 Testing Sights

DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- More COVID-19 testing sights could be coming to Dallas county, now that the county has been added to a list of Walgreens Coronavirus testing sights. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has his eyes on where he believes the testing sights could be the most effective, “The areas that i’m most concerned…MORE

Man in Custody After SWAT Standoff in Arlington

Man in Custody After SWAT Standoff in Arlington

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A man is now in custody after firing multiple shots at Arlington Police and SWAT and barricading himself inside an Arlington home. It all happened Friday night at around 6:30, when officers were called to the 3000 block of San Martin Drive in Arlington. SWAT was also called in after the suspect barricaded…MORE

2 Additional COVID-19 Cases in Fort Worth Police Department

2 Additional COVID-19 Cases in Fort Worth Police Department

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Two more Fort Worth Police Officers have tested positive for COVID-19 Fort Worth Police say the officers haven’t worked since April 1st and are doing well at home recovering. The Department now has 6 total cases and has implemented several protocols to limit exposure. “Any building that has had a lot of…MORE