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Vice President Mike Pence to Speak At Dallas First Baptist Church June 28th

Vice President Mike Pence to Speak At Dallas First Baptist Church June 28th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Vice President Mike Pence will stop in Dallas later this month for a “Celebrate Freedom Sunday” event. His office said he’ll be speaking at the First Baptist Church June 28th. It’s the home of Southern Baptist Church Pastor Robert Jeffress, one of President Donald Trump’s key allies among conservative evangelical Christians.…MORE

To ‘Make Progress Toward Racial Equality’ Quaker Oats Nixes Aunt Jemima Brand

To ‘Make Progress Toward Racial Equality’ Quaker Oats Nixes Aunt Jemima Brand

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Quaker Oats will end the name and imaging from an over century old syrup and pancake brand. in a statement, the company said the move is meant to “make progress toward racial equality,” the company is nixing Aunt Jemima syrup and pancake mix. The statement also says taht Quaker Oats recognizes that…MORE

Work Search Requirement Returns For Unemployed Texans

Work Search Requirement Returns For Unemployed Texans

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The work search requirement will soon be reinstated for all Texans receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Work search is a federal requirement to receive unemployment benefits. Individuals will continue to receive benefits, but must document their efforts to find new employment, with the first report due to TWC on July 19.   The TWC removed the requirement…MORE

FTW Police Officer Faces Months in the Hospital After Suffering ‘Catastrophic’ Injuries

FTW Police Officer Faces Months in the Hospital After Suffering ‘Catastrophic’ Injuries

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police are asking for prayers for one of their comrades following what’s being described as ‘catrostrophic’ injuries he suffered while helping fellow officers try to stop stolen car. 3-year Fort Worth Policeman Matt Brazeal (pictured left) was outside his vehicle laying down stop sticks when he was struck at highway…MORE

Tarrant County Commission Approves ICE

Tarrant County Commission Approves ICE

(WBAP/KLIF) — A partnership between Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Tarrant county will continue.  The partnership known as “287-G” trains county jailers to determine the immigration status of prisoners. Of the 307 inmates questioned last year, 70 were deported and 61 left the country voluntarily.  Supporters of the measure felt renewing the program keeps the…MORE