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Texas Legislature Aims to Remember Vanessa Guillen

Texas Legislature Aims to Remember Vanessa Guillen

(WBAP/KLIF) — A year after a Fort Hood soldier was slain by a fellow member of the army, Texas lawmakers are poised to help lead the nation in the fight against sexual harassment and assault in the military. The bill proposed in memory of Vanessa Guillen and approved by the state Senate on April 12th would…MORE

UT Will Continue Playing the University’s School Song

UT Will Continue Playing the University’s School Song

(WBAP/KLIF) — The University of Texas has announced that its marching band and pep band will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” school song when they return to performing. But the school will also create a new alternative band in 2022 that won’t play it. a group of athletes and students called on…MORE

DCTA Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed GoZone On-Demand Rideshare Service

DCTA Seeking Public Feedback on Proposed GoZone On-Demand Rideshare Service

LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is requesting public feedback on the agency’s proposed GoZone on-demand rideshare service that will replace most of the agency’s fixed-route service. Earlier this month, DCTA’s Board of Directors approved the proposed service plan from River North Via, an on-demand service provider, and is now requesting input from…MORE

North Texas Couple Facing Charges in Breach of U.S. Capitol Building

North Texas Couple Facing Charges in Breach of U.S. Capitol Building

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas couple is facing charges for their alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the United States Capitol building. According to the FBI, Mark and Janise Middleton, of Forestburg in rural Montague County, were arrested this week. A Federal complaint shows surveillance photos taken by Police body cam that captured…MORE

Senator Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Migrant Influx at Border

Senator Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Migrant Influx at Border

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn announced a legislative proposal on Thursday that he said is meant to respond to the current surge in migrants crossing the southern border. U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) joined Senator Cornyn to introduce the ‘Bipartisan Border Solutions Act.’ The lawmakers said Thursday that the bill…MORE