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5 Year-Old Migrant Left Screaming in Terror by Smugglers Near El Paso

5 Year-Old Migrant Left Screaming in Terror by Smugglers Near El Paso

(WBAP/KLIF) — Republican lawmakers visited the U.S. southern border, Wednesday, to promote solutions to the surge of illegal immigrants at the hand of smugglers.  Aishah Hasnie reports on a 5 year old boy left in the middle of the night screaming near El Paso. The five year old child was left by smugglers, who were…MORE

Fort Worth is now the 12th Largest City in the U.S.

Fort Worth is now the 12th Largest City in the U.S.

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest population estimates show Fort Worth jumping from the 13th to 12th largest city in the United States with a population of 927,720. Fort Worth gained 19,229 residents from 2019-2020, climbing ahead of Jacksonville, Fla. Fort Worth’s increase was the third largest, behind Phoenix, which added 25,194 residents,…MORE

Governor Abbott Plans to Sign Gun Rights Bills

Governor Abbott Plans to Sign Gun Rights Bills

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas gun rights laws are headed to the governor’s desk.  Governor Greg Abbott vowed to protect the states second amendment rights by signing three bills into law. Abbott says that Texas is finally making sure citizens have the constitutional right to carry a gun as he vows to protect Texans right to bear arms. …MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Border Crisis

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Border Crisis

(WBAP/KLIF) — The border crisis is costing Texas counties and residents millions of dollars.  The governor of Texas is pledging a billion dollars to help Texas counties affected by the border crisis.  Greg Abbott has offered additional DPS resources to better secure the Texas border with Mexico. With drug smuggling, mass illegal immigration, theft, farm…MORE

George P. Bush Announces Run for Texas Attorney General

George P. Bush Announces Run for Texas Attorney General

(WBAP/KLIF) — George P. Bush, the son of former presidential candidate and Florida Governor Jeb Bush, announced his plan to run for attorney general in Texas, Wednesday night. Bush currently serves as Texas Land Commissioner and has posted on his social media accounts about pushing back against the Biden administration’s “Federal overreach” in the state.…MORE