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McConnell says He’s Waiting on Trump to Chart Path on Guns

McConnell says He’s Waiting on Trump to Chart Path on Guns

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s waiting for the White House to chart a path forward on gun violence legislation following another mass shooting in Texas. Asked about a Senate vote on House-passed legislation to expand background checks for gun purchases, McConnell says, “The administration is in the process of studying…MORE

Grapevine Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Cross Timbers Middle School, Students and Staff Evacuated

Grapevine Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Cross Timbers Middle School, Students and Staff Evacuated

Update at 5:00pm: Students and staff were allowed back inside by lunch. Police stayed on campus after additional threats were received by the school. A threat was also received by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Administration Building. The district says additional officers may be on campus this week.   Original story: GRAPEVINE  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Students and…MORE

Texas Man Really Wanted To Try Popeyes’ New Chicken Sandwich

Texas Man Really Wanted To Try Popeyes’ New Chicken Sandwich

HOUSTON (AP) – Police say a man pulled a gun at a Popeyes restaurant in Houston after being told they were out of chicken sandwiches. Houston police Lt. Larry Crowson says officers were called to the restaurant Monday night after a group of people tried to order a chicken sandwich. Crowson says, “When the manager…MORE

[VIDEO] Campaigning in Virginia, O’Rourke Calls Latest Mass Shooting ‘F* Up

[VIDEO] Campaigning in Virginia, O’Rourke Calls Latest Mass Shooting ‘F* Up

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke unleashed the F-bomb during a campaign stop in Virginia Saturday night. He was reacting to the latest mass shooting in his home state.  A gunman in West Texas who went on a shooting spree, killing 5 people while randomly firing from his vehicle and then from a…MORE