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Uvalde’s Mayor Accuses TX DPS Chief of ‘Lying’ [WATCH]

Uvalde’s Mayor Accuses TX DPS Chief of ‘Lying’ [WATCH]

Mayor Don McLaughlin says that Colonel Steven McCraw “has an agenda” and it’s not to present a full report on what happened at Robb Elementary School last month. Uvalde, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The mayor of Uvalde says, “The gloves are off” as he blasts the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety. During the…MORE

Dallas Mayor and City Manager Reach Agreement

Dallas Mayor and City Manager Reach Agreement

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced that they have reached an agreement for moving forward together. “A little over a week ago, I said that it was time for a change at the top of our city government,” Mayor Johnson said. “I still believe we need change. But…MORE

DPS Director Calls Law Enforcement Response in Uvalde Massacre “Abject Failure”

DPS Director Calls Law Enforcement Response in Uvalde Massacre “Abject Failure”

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – More information about the law enforcement response to last month’s Uvalde elementary school massacre was revealed during a Texas Senate hearing on Tuesday. 19 students and two teachers were killed after a gunman opened fire inside Robb Elementary School. “There is compelling evidence that the law enforcement response to the attack at…MORE

Federal gas tax holiday announcement coming this week

Federal gas tax holiday announcement coming this week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden will make an announcement this week about a federal gas tax holiday, which will temporarily remove taxes on gas prices. Oil and gas expert Ken Morgan thinks it’s just putting a band-aid on the problem despite saving 18 and a half cents a gallon. “They’re not going to believe…MORE

Southwest Airlines Pilots Demonstrate Outside Love Field

Southwest Airlines Pilots Demonstrate Outside Love Field

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 1,200 Southwest Airlines pilots demonstrated outside Love Field Airport on Tuesday. The pilots, dressed in uniform, stood in solidarity demanding more efficient scheduling and operations at Southwest Airlines. “We’re tired of deadheading around the system,” said Mike Santoro with the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. “That means we’re sitting in the…MORE